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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,997.37, 7,496.04 and 2,775.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,997.37, 7,496.04 and 2,775.16 is: 4,162.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,997.37 : 7,496.04 = 2,775.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,997.37/7,496.04 = 2,775.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,997.37x = 7,496.04 × 2,775.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,997.37x = 20,802,710.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,802,710.37/4,997.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,162.73

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