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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,995.84, 7,498.72 and 3,693.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,995.84, 7,498.72 and 3,693.44 is: 5,543.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,995.84 : 7,498.72 = 3,693.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,995.84/7,498.72 = 3,693.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,995.84x = 7,498.72 × 3,693.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,995.84x = 27,696,072.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,696,072.40/4,995.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,543.83

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