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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,967.67, 6,854.99 and 2,871.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,967.67, 6,854.99 and 2,871.93 is: 3,963.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,967.67 : 6,854.99 = 2,871.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,967.67/6,854.99 = 2,871.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,967.67x = 6,854.99 × 2,871.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,967.67x = 19,687,037.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,687,037.07/4,967.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,963.03

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