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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,996.40, 6,895.08 and 2,872.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,996.40, 6,895.08 and 2,872.98 is: 3,964.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,996.40 : 6,895.08 = 2,872.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,996.40/6,895.08 = 2,872.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,996.40x = 6,895.08 × 2,872.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,996.40x = 19,809,426.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,809,426.94/4,996.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,964.74

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