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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,996.51, 7,495.67 and 2,657.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,996.51, 7,495.67 and 2,657.63 is: 3,986.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,996.51 : 7,495.67 = 2,657.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,996.51/7,495.67 = 2,657.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,996.51x = 7,495.67 × 2,657.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,996.51x = 19,920,742.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,920,742.85/4,996.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,986.93

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