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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,973.32, 7,459.99 and 2,368.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,973.32, 7,459.99 and 2,368.36 is: 3,552.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,973.32 : 7,459.99 = 2,368.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,973.32/7,459.99 = 2,368.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,973.32x = 7,459.99 × 2,368.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,973.32x = 17,667,930.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,667,930.07/4,973.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,552.54

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