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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,966.98, 6,853.73 and 2,977.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,966.98, 6,853.73 and 2,977.13 is: 4,108.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,966.98 : 6,853.73 = 2,977.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,966.98/6,853.73 = 2,977.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,966.98x = 6,853.73 × 2,977.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,966.98x = 20,404,396.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,404,396.04/4,966.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,108.01

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