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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,991.89, 6,838.88 and 4,804.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,991.89, 6,838.88 and 4,804.96 is: 6,582.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,991.89 : 6,838.88 = 4,804.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,991.89/6,838.88 = 4,804.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,991.89x = 6,838.88 × 4,804.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,991.89x = 32,860,544.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,860,544.84/4,991.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,582.79

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