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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,997.84, 7,496.61 and 2,911.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,997.84, 7,496.61 and 2,911.43 is: 4,367.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,997.84 : 7,496.61 = 2,911.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,997.84/7,496.61 = 2,911.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,997.84x = 7,496.61 × 2,911.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,997.84x = 21,825,855.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,825,855.25/4,997.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,367.06

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