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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,215.17, 10,826.18 and 4,997.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,215.17, 10,826.18 and 4,997.41 is: 7,498.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,215.17 : 10,826.18 = 4,997.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,215.17/10,826.18 = 4,997.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,215.17x = 10,826.18 × 4,997.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,215.17x = 54,102,866.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,102,866.70/7,215.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,498.49

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