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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,996.05, 7,487.37 and 2,364.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,996.05, 7,487.37 and 2,364.24 is: 3,543.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,996.05 : 7,487.37 = 2,364.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,996.05/7,487.37 = 2,364.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,996.05x = 7,487.37 × 2,364.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,996.05x = 17,701,939.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,701,939.65/4,996.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,543.19

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