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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,886.98, 7,333.44 and 2,113.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,886.98, 7,333.44 and 2,113.12 is: 3,170.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,886.98 : 7,333.44 = 2,113.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,886.98/7,333.44 = 2,113.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,886.98x = 7,333.44 × 2,113.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,886.98x = 15,496,438.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,496,438.73/4,886.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,170.96

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