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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,996.28, 6,894.18 and 2,871.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,996.28, 6,894.18 and 2,871.65 is: 3,962.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,996.28 : 6,894.18 = 2,871.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,996.28/6,894.18 = 2,871.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,996.28x = 6,894.18 × 2,871.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,996.28x = 19,797,689.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,797,689.23/4,996.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,962.48

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