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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,994.28, 6,889.93 and 3,003.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,994.28, 6,889.93 and 3,003.71 is: 4,143.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,994.28 : 6,889.93 = 3,003.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,994.28/6,889.93 = 3,003.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,994.28x = 6,889.93 × 3,003.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,994.28x = 20,695,309.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,695,309.68/4,994.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,143.80

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