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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,960.99, 6,845.71 and 2,836.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,960.99, 6,845.71 and 2,836.09 is: 3,913.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,960.99 : 6,845.71 = 2,836.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,960.99/6,845.71 = 2,836.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,960.99x = 6,845.71 × 2,836.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,960.99x = 19,415,049.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,415,049.67/4,960.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,913.54

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