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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,973.50, 6,863.43 and 2,877.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,973.50, 6,863.43 and 2,877.76 is: 3,971.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,973.50 : 6,863.43 = 2,877.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,973.50/6,863.43 = 2,877.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,973.50x = 6,863.43 × 2,877.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,973.50x = 19,751,304.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,751,304.32/4,973.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,971.31

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