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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,514.87, 10,362.84 and 4,997.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,514.87, 10,362.84 and 4,997.39 is: 6,891.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,514.87 : 10,362.84 = 4,997.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,514.87/10,362.84 = 4,997.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,514.87x = 10,362.84 × 4,997.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,514.87x = 51,787,152.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,787,152.99/7,514.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,891.29

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