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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,908.96, 6,773.58 and 2,812.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,908.96, 6,773.58 and 2,812.68 is: 3,881.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,908.96 : 6,773.58 = 2,812.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,908.96/6,773.58 = 2,812.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,908.96x = 6,773.58 × 2,812.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,908.96x = 19,051,912.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,051,912.99/4,908.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,881.05

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