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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,999.73, 7,467.39 and 4,530.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,999.73, 7,467.39 and 4,530.23 is: 6,766.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,999.73 : 7,467.39 = 4,530.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,999.73/7,467.39 = 4,530.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,999.73x = 7,467.39 × 4,530.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,999.73x = 33,828,984.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,828,984.87/4,999.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,766.17

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