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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,995.30, 6,893.25 and 2,869.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,995.30, 6,893.25 and 2,869.38 is: 3,959.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,995.30 : 6,893.25 = 2,869.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,995.30/6,893.25 = 2,869.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,995.30x = 6,893.25 × 2,869.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,995.30x = 19,779,353.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,779,353.69/4,995.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,959.59

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