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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,865.92, 6,713.33 and 2,848.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,865.92, 6,713.33 and 2,848.87 is: 3,930.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,865.92 : 6,713.33 = 2,848.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,865.92/6,713.33 = 2,848.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,865.92x = 6,713.33 × 2,848.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,865.92x = 19,125,414.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,125,414.61/4,865.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,930.48

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