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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,995.47, 7,497.80 and 2,532.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,995.47, 7,497.80 and 2,532.03 is: 3,800.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,995.47 : 7,497.80 = 2,532.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,995.47/7,497.80 = 2,532.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,995.47x = 7,497.80 × 2,532.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,995.47x = 18,984,654.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,984,654.53/4,995.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,800.37

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