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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,999.15, 7,495.82 and 1,711.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,999.15, 7,495.82 and 1,711.36 is: 2,566.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,999.15 : 7,495.82 = 1,711.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,999.15/7,495.82 = 1,711.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,999.15x = 7,495.82 × 1,711.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,999.15x = 12,828,000.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,828,000.48/4,999.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,566.04

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