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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,985.51, 6,879.87 and 3,217.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,985.51, 6,879.87 and 3,217.11 is: 4,439.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,985.51 : 6,879.87 = 3,217.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,985.51/6,879.87 = 3,217.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,985.51x = 6,879.87 × 3,217.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,985.51x = 22,133,298.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,133,298.58/4,985.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,439.53

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