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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,924.21, 6,795.33 and 2,686.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,924.21, 6,795.33 and 2,686.09 is: 3,706.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,924.21 : 6,795.33 = 2,686.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,924.21/6,795.33 = 2,686.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,924.21x = 6,795.33 × 2,686.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,924.21x = 18,252,867.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,252,867.96/4,924.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,706.76

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