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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,996.65, 7,493.76 and 2,072.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,996.65, 7,493.76 and 2,072.16 is: 3,107.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,996.65 : 7,493.76 = 2,072.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,996.65/7,493.76 = 2,072.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,996.65x = 7,493.76 × 2,072.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,996.65x = 15,528,269.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,528,269.72/4,996.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,107.74

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