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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,995.93, 7,493.91 and 1,533.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,995.93, 7,493.91 and 1,533.18 is: 2,299.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,995.93 : 7,493.91 = 1,533.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,995.93/7,493.91 = 1,533.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,995.93x = 7,493.91 × 1,533.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,995.93x = 11,489,512.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,489,512.93/4,995.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,299.77

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