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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,995.14, 7,486.29 and 1,872.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,995.14, 7,486.29 and 1,872.27 is: 2,806.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,995.14 : 7,486.29 = 1,872.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,995.14/7,486.29 = 1,872.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,995.14x = 7,486.29 × 1,872.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,995.14x = 14,016,356.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,016,356.18/4,995.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,806.00

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