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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,995.78, 6,893.55 and 3,006.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,995.78, 6,893.55 and 3,006.24 is: 4,148.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,995.78 : 6,893.55 = 3,006.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,995.78/6,893.55 = 3,006.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,995.78x = 6,893.55 × 3,006.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,995.78x = 20,723,665.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,723,665.75/4,995.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,148.23

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