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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,988.76, 7,476.66 and 4,911

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,988.76, 7,476.66 and 4,911 is: 7,360.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,988.76 : 7,476.66 = 4,911 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,988.76/7,476.66 = 4,911/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,988.76x = 7,476.66 × 4,911
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,988.76x = 36,717,877.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,717,877.26/4,988.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,360.12

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