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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,994.61, 6,889.37 and 3,005.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,994.61, 6,889.37 and 3,005.79 is: 4,146.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,994.61 : 6,889.37 = 3,005.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,994.61/6,889.37 = 3,005.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,994.61x = 6,889.37 × 3,005.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,994.61x = 20,707,984.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,707,984.42/4,994.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,146.07

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