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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,997.07, 7,495.64 and 2,223.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,997.07, 7,495.64 and 2,223.09 is: 3,334.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,997.07 : 7,495.64 = 2,223.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,997.07/7,495.64 = 2,223.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,997.07x = 7,495.64 × 2,223.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,997.07x = 16,663,471.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,663,471.21/4,997.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,334.65

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