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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,293.36, 10,066.68 and 4,999.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,293.36, 10,066.68 and 4,999.44 is: 6,900.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,293.36 : 10,066.68 = 4,999.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,293.36/10,066.68 = 4,999.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,293.36x = 10,066.68 × 4,999.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,293.36x = 50,327,762.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,327,762.66/7,293.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,900.49

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