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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,997.10, 7,487.55 and 3,684.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,997.10, 7,487.55 and 3,684.90 is: 5,521.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,997.10 : 7,487.55 = 3,684.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,997.10/7,487.55 = 3,684.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,997.10x = 7,487.55 × 3,684.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,997.10x = 27,590,873.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,590,873.00/4,997.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,521.38

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