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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,962.52, 6,848.88 and 2,866.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,962.52, 6,848.88 and 2,866.64 is: 3,956.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,962.52 : 6,848.88 = 2,866.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,962.52/6,848.88 = 2,866.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,962.52x = 6,848.88 × 2,866.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,962.52x = 19,633,274.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,633,274.96/4,962.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,956.31

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