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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,995.55, 7,496.67 and 2,073.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,995.55, 7,496.67 and 2,073.86 is: 3,112.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,995.55 : 7,496.67 = 2,073.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,995.55/7,496.67 = 2,073.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,995.55x = 7,496.67 × 2,073.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,995.55x = 15,547,044.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,547,044.05/4,995.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,112.18

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