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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,994.91, 6,886.58 and 4,095.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,994.91, 6,886.58 and 4,095.39 is: 5,646.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,994.91 : 6,886.58 = 4,095.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,994.91/6,886.58 = 4,095.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,994.91x = 6,886.58 × 4,095.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,994.91x = 28,203,210.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,203,210.39/4,994.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,646.39

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