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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,995.83, 6,896.27 and 3,008.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,995.83, 6,896.27 and 3,008.09 is: 4,152.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,995.83 : 6,896.27 = 3,008.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,995.83/6,896.27 = 3,008.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,995.83x = 6,896.27 × 3,008.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,995.83x = 20,744,600.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,744,600.82/4,995.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,152.38

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