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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,996.38, 6,893.76 and 3,667.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,996.38, 6,893.76 and 3,667.74 is: 5,060.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,996.38 : 6,893.76 = 3,667.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,996.38/6,893.76 = 3,667.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,996.38x = 6,893.76 × 3,667.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,996.38x = 25,284,519.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,284,519.30/4,996.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,060.57

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