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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,994.63, 7,497.12 and 3,679.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,994.63, 7,497.12 and 3,679.85 is: 5,523.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,994.63 : 7,497.12 = 3,679.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,994.63/7,497.12 = 3,679.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,994.63x = 7,497.12 × 3,679.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,994.63x = 27,588,239.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,588,239.55/4,994.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,523.59

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