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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,997.52, 7,496.88 and 1,711.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,997.52, 7,496.88 and 1,711.36 is: 2,567.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,997.52 : 7,496.88 = 1,711.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,997.52/7,496.88 = 1,711.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,997.52x = 7,496.88 × 1,711.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,997.52x = 12,829,860.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,829,860.56/4,997.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,567.25

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