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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,664.75, 11,492.51 and 4,998.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,664.75, 11,492.51 and 4,998.33 is: 7,494.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,664.75 : 11,492.51 = 4,998.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,664.75/11,492.51 = 4,998.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,664.75x = 11,492.51 × 4,998.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,664.75x = 57,443,357.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,443,357.51/7,664.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,494.49

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