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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,994.83, 6,893.69 and 3,803.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,994.83, 6,893.69 and 3,803.75 is: 5,249.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,994.83 : 6,893.69 = 3,803.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,994.83/6,893.69 = 3,803.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,994.83x = 6,893.69 × 3,803.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,994.83x = 26,221,873.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,221,873.34/4,994.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,249.80

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