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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,999.61, 7,492.27 and 3,672.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,999.61, 7,492.27 and 3,672.96 is: 5,504.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,999.61 : 7,492.27 = 3,672.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,999.61/7,492.27 = 3,672.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,999.61x = 7,492.27 × 3,672.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,999.61x = 27,518,798.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,518,798.84/4,999.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,504.19

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