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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,999.15, 7,487.38 and 4,008.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,999.15, 7,487.38 and 4,008.52 is: 6,003.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,999.15 : 7,487.38 = 4,008.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,999.15/7,487.38 = 4,008.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,999.15x = 7,487.38 × 4,008.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,999.15x = 30,013,312.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,013,312.48/4,999.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,003.68

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