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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,987.70, 7,465.35 and 4,987.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,987.70, 7,465.35 and 4,987.70 is: 7,465.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,987.70 : 7,465.35 = 4,987.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,987.70/7,465.35 = 4,987.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,987.70x = 7,465.35 × 4,987.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,987.70x = 37,234,926.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,234,926.20/4,987.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,465.35

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