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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,986.50, 6,882.44 and 2,862.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,986.50, 6,882.44 and 2,862.37 is: 3,950.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,986.50 : 6,882.44 = 2,862.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,986.50/6,882.44 = 2,862.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,986.50x = 6,882.44 × 2,862.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,986.50x = 19,700,084.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,700,084.07/4,986.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,950.69

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