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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,996.77, 7,496.37 and 2,073.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,996.77, 7,496.37 and 2,073.48 is: 3,110.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,996.77 : 7,496.37 = 2,073.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,996.77/7,496.37 = 2,073.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,996.77x = 7,496.37 × 2,073.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,996.77x = 15,543,573.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,543,573.27/4,996.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,110.72

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