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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,995.19, 6,893.43 and 2,871.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,995.19, 6,893.43 and 2,871.04 is: 3,962.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,995.19 : 6,893.43 = 2,871.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,995.19/6,893.43 = 2,871.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,995.19x = 6,893.43 × 2,871.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,995.19x = 19,791,313.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,791,313.27/4,995.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,962.07

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