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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,864.71, 6,711.74 and 2,875.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,864.71, 6,711.74 and 2,875.93 is: 3,967.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,864.71 : 6,711.74 = 2,875.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,864.71/6,711.74 = 2,875.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,864.71x = 6,711.74 × 2,875.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,864.71x = 19,302,480.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,302,480.04/4,864.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,967.86

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