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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,864.97, 6,713.73 and 2,875.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,864.97, 6,713.73 and 2,875.71 is: 3,968.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,864.97 : 6,713.73 = 2,875.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,864.97/6,713.73 = 2,875.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,864.97x = 6,713.73 × 2,875.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,864.97x = 19,306,740.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,306,740.50/4,864.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,968.53

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