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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,996.89, 7,496.55 and 1,711.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,996.89, 7,496.55 and 1,711.53 is: 2,567.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,996.89 : 7,496.55 = 1,711.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,996.89/7,496.55 = 1,711.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,996.89x = 7,496.55 × 1,711.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,996.89x = 12,830,570.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,830,570.22/4,996.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,567.71

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