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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,966.92, 6,853.95 and 2,871.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,966.92, 6,853.95 and 2,871.18 is: 3,962.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,966.92 : 6,853.95 = 2,871.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,966.92/6,853.95 = 2,871.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,966.92x = 6,853.95 × 2,871.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,966.92x = 19,678,924.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,678,924.16/4,966.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,962.00

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