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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,962.92, 6,849.42 and 2,867.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,962.92, 6,849.42 and 2,867.06 is: 3,956.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,962.92 : 6,849.42 = 2,867.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,962.92/6,849.42 = 2,867.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,962.92x = 6,849.42 × 2,867.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,962.92x = 19,637,698.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,637,698.11/4,962.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,956.88

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