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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,997.22, 7,445.94 and 4,773.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,997.22, 7,445.94 and 4,773.66 is: 7,112.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,997.22 : 7,445.94 = 4,773.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,997.22/7,445.94 = 4,773.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,997.22x = 7,445.94 × 4,773.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,997.22x = 35,544,385.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,544,385.94/4,997.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,112.83

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