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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,999.48, 7,484.34 and 3,701.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,999.48, 7,484.34 and 3,701.88 is: 5,541.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,999.48 : 7,484.34 = 3,701.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,999.48/7,484.34 = 3,701.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,999.48x = 7,484.34 × 3,701.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,999.48x = 27,706,128.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,706,128.56/4,999.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,541.80

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