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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,995.59, 6,896.54 and 3,133.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,995.59, 6,896.54 and 3,133.67 is: 4,326.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,995.59 : 6,896.54 = 3,133.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,995.59/6,896.54 = 3,133.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,995.59x = 6,896.54 × 3,133.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,995.59x = 21,611,453.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,611,453.85/4,995.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,326.11

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