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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,986.68, 6,881.69 and 2,862.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,986.68, 6,881.69 and 2,862.55 is: 3,950.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,986.68 : 6,881.69 = 2,862.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,986.68/6,881.69 = 2,862.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,986.68x = 6,881.69 × 2,862.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,986.68x = 19,699,150.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,699,150.19/4,986.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,950.36

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