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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,999.68, 7,494.20 and 3,763.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,999.68, 7,494.20 and 3,763.26 is: 5,640.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,999.68 : 7,494.20 = 3,763.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,999.68/7,494.20 = 3,763.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,999.68x = 7,494.20 × 3,763.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,999.68x = 28,202,604.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,202,604.28/4,999.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,640.88

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