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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,995.27, 7,496.28 and 2,073.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,995.27, 7,496.28 and 2,073.56 is: 3,111.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,995.27 : 7,496.28 = 2,073.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,995.27/7,496.28 = 2,073.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,995.27x = 7,496.28 × 2,073.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,995.27x = 15,543,948.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,543,948.88/4,995.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,111.73

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