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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,966.91, 6,854.93 and 2,871.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,966.91, 6,854.93 and 2,871.03 is: 3,962.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,966.91 : 6,854.93 = 2,871.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,966.91/6,854.93 = 2,871.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,966.91x = 6,854.93 × 2,871.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,966.91x = 19,680,709.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,680,709.68/4,966.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,962.36

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