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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,966.14, 6,853.26 and 2,871.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,966.14, 6,853.26 and 2,871.48 is: 3,962.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,966.14 : 6,853.26 = 2,871.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,966.14/6,853.26 = 2,871.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,966.14x = 6,853.26 × 2,871.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,966.14x = 19,678,999.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,678,999.02/4,966.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,962.63

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