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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,864.94, 6,713.26 and 2,875.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,864.94, 6,713.26 and 2,875.12 is: 3,967.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,864.94 : 6,713.26 = 2,875.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,864.94/6,713.26 = 2,875.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,864.94x = 6,713.26 × 2,875.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,864.94x = 19,301,428.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,301,428.09/4,864.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,967.45

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