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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,975.93, 6,867.76 and 2,852.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,975.93, 6,867.76 and 2,852.88 is: 3,937.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,975.93 : 6,867.76 = 2,852.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,975.93/6,867.76 = 2,852.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,975.93x = 6,867.76 × 2,852.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,975.93x = 19,592,880.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,592,880.88/4,975.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,937.54

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