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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,973.11, 7,459.62 and 2,368.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,973.11, 7,459.62 and 2,368.15 is: 3,552.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,973.11 : 7,459.62 = 2,368.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,973.11/7,459.62 = 2,368.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,973.11x = 7,459.62 × 2,368.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,973.11x = 17,665,499.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,665,499.10/4,973.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,552.20

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