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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,973.78, 6,863.76 and 2,877.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,973.78, 6,863.76 and 2,877.86 is: 3,971.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,973.78 : 6,863.76 = 2,877.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,973.78/6,863.76 = 2,877.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,973.78x = 6,863.76 × 2,877.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,973.78x = 19,752,940.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,752,940.35/4,973.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,971.41

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