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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,994.96, 7,487.66 and 3,351.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,994.96, 7,487.66 and 3,351.98 is: 5,024.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,994.96 : 7,487.66 = 3,351.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,994.96/7,487.66 = 3,351.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,994.96x = 7,487.66 × 3,351.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,994.96x = 25,098,513.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,098,513.67/4,994.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,024.77

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