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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,624.66, 9,927.74 and 4,979.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,624.66, 9,927.74 and 4,979.28 is: 7,461.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,624.66 : 9,927.74 = 4,979.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,624.66/9,927.74 = 4,979.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,624.66x = 9,927.74 × 4,979.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,624.66x = 49,432,997.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,432,997.23/6,624.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,461.97

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