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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,997.07, 6,902.96 and 3,607.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,997.07, 6,902.96 and 3,607.11 is: 4,982.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,997.07 : 6,902.96 = 3,607.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,997.07/6,902.96 = 3,607.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,997.07x = 6,902.96 × 3,607.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,997.07x = 24,899,718.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,899,718.01/4,997.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,982.86

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