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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,997.06, 7,497.09 and 2,366.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,997.06, 7,497.09 and 2,366.57 is: 3,550.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,997.06 : 7,497.09 = 2,366.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,997.06/7,497.09 = 2,366.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,997.06x = 7,497.09 × 2,366.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,997.06x = 17,742,388.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,742,388.28/4,997.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,550.57

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