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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,997.44, 7,465.01 and 3,701.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,997.44, 7,465.01 and 3,701.44 is: 5,529.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,997.44 : 7,465.01 = 3,701.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,997.44/7,465.01 = 3,701.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,997.44x = 7,465.01 × 3,701.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,997.44x = 27,631,286.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,631,286.61/4,997.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,529.09

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