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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,994.86, 6,892.61 and 2,756.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,994.86, 6,892.61 and 2,756.73 is: 3,804.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,994.86 : 6,892.61 = 2,756.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,994.86/6,892.61 = 2,756.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,994.86x = 6,892.61 × 2,756.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,994.86x = 19,001,067.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,001,067.62/4,994.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,804.13

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