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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,995.62, 7,498.03 and 2,532.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,995.62, 7,498.03 and 2,532.16 is: 3,800.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,995.62 : 7,498.03 = 2,532.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,995.62/7,498.03 = 2,532.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,995.62x = 7,498.03 × 2,532.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,995.62x = 18,986,219.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,986,219.43/4,995.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,800.57

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