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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,996.24, 6,893.76 and 2,871.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,996.24, 6,893.76 and 2,871.68 is: 3,962.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,996.24 : 6,893.76 = 2,871.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,996.24/6,893.76 = 2,871.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,996.24x = 6,893.76 × 2,871.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,996.24x = 19,796,672.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,796,672.72/4,996.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,962.31

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