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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,667.94, 6,995.61 and 2,587.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,667.94, 6,995.61 and 2,587.86 is: 3,878.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,667.94 : 6,995.61 = 2,587.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,667.94/6,995.61 = 2,587.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,667.94x = 6,995.61 × 2,587.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,667.94x = 18,103,659.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,103,659.29/4,667.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,878.30

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