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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,995.47, 7,497.81 and 2,532.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,995.47, 7,497.81 and 2,532.04 is: 3,800.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,995.47 : 7,497.81 = 2,532.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,995.47/7,497.81 = 2,532.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,995.47x = 7,497.81 × 2,532.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,995.47x = 18,984,754.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,984,754.83/4,995.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,800.39

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