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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,999.76, 7,499.85 and 1,715.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,999.76, 7,499.85 and 1,715.11 is: 2,572.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,999.76 : 7,499.85 = 1,715.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,999.76/7,499.85 = 1,715.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,999.76x = 7,499.85 × 1,715.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,999.76x = 12,863,067.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,863,067.73/4,999.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,572.74

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