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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,867.38, 6,715.98 and 2,876.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,867.38, 6,715.98 and 2,876.94 is: 3,969.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,867.38 : 6,715.98 = 2,876.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,867.38/6,715.98 = 2,876.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,867.38x = 6,715.98 × 2,876.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,867.38x = 19,321,471.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,321,471.50/4,867.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,969.58

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