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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,996.08, 6,894.21 and 2,871.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,996.08, 6,894.21 and 2,871.50 is: 3,962.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,996.08 : 6,894.21 = 2,871.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,996.08/6,894.21 = 2,871.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,996.08x = 6,894.21 × 2,871.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,996.08x = 19,796,739.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,796,739.09/4,996.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,962.45

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