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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,863.06, 6,711.03 and 2,874.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,863.06, 6,711.03 and 2,874.60 is: 3,966.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,863.06 : 6,711.03 = 2,874.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,863.06/6,711.03 = 2,874.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,863.06x = 6,711.03 × 2,874.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,863.06x = 19,291,526.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,291,526.84/4,863.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,966.95

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