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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,999.62, 7,493.35 and 3,763.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,999.62, 7,493.35 and 3,763.05 is: 5,640.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,999.62 : 7,493.35 = 3,763.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,999.62/7,493.35 = 3,763.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,999.62x = 7,493.35 × 3,763.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,999.62x = 28,197,850.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,197,850.72/4,999.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,640.00

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