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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,963.48, 7,445.40 and 2,496.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,963.48, 7,445.40 and 2,496.96 is: 3,745.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,963.48 : 7,445.40 = 2,496.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,963.48/7,445.40 = 2,496.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,963.48x = 7,445.40 × 2,496.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,963.48x = 18,590,870.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,590,870.67/4,963.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,745.53

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