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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,996.22, 6,895.08 and 2,758.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,996.22, 6,895.08 and 2,758.10 is: 3,806.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,996.22 : 6,895.08 = 2,758.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,996.22/6,895.08 = 2,758.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,996.22x = 6,895.08 × 2,758.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,996.22x = 19,017,285.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,017,285.67/4,996.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,806.34

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