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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,972.78, 6,862.08 and 2,876.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,972.78, 6,862.08 and 2,876.50 is: 3,969.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,972.78 : 6,862.08 = 2,876.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,972.78/6,862.08 = 2,876.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,972.78x = 6,862.08 × 2,876.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,972.78x = 19,738,773.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,738,773.12/4,972.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,969.36

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