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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,986.72, 7,478.08 and 2,063.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,986.72, 7,478.08 and 2,063.04 is: 3,093.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,986.72 : 7,478.08 = 2,063.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,986.72/7,478.08 = 2,063.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,986.72x = 7,478.08 × 2,063.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,986.72x = 15,427,578.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,427,578.16/4,986.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,093.73

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