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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,999.12, 7,496.94 and 2,076.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,999.12, 7,496.94 and 2,076.64 is: 3,114.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,999.12 : 7,496.94 = 2,076.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,999.12/7,496.94 = 2,076.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,999.12x = 7,496.94 × 2,076.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,999.12x = 15,568,445.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,568,445.48/4,999.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,114.24

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