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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,999.35, 7,482.76 and 3,682.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,999.35, 7,482.76 and 3,682.59 is: 5,511.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,999.35 : 7,482.76 = 3,682.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,999.35/7,482.76 = 3,682.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,999.35x = 7,482.76 × 3,682.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,999.35x = 27,555,922.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,555,922.22/4,999.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,511.90

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