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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,995.96, 7,502.30 and 4,797.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,995.96, 7,502.30 and 4,797.30 is: 7,203.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,995.96 : 7,502.30 = 4,797.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,995.96/7,502.30 = 4,797.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,995.96x = 7,502.30 × 4,797.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,995.96x = 35,990,759.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,990,759.80/4,995.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,203.97

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