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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,995.97, 7,498.55 and 2,532.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,995.97, 7,498.55 and 2,532.53 is: 3,801.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,995.97 : 7,498.55 = 2,532.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,995.97/7,498.55 = 2,532.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,995.97x = 7,498.55 × 2,532.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,995.97x = 18,990,302.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,990,302.83/4,995.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,801.12

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