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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,996.51, 6,894.40 and 2,871.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,996.51, 6,894.40 and 2,871.63 is: 3,962.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,996.51 : 6,894.40 = 2,871.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,996.51/6,894.40 = 2,871.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,996.51x = 6,894.40 × 2,871.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,996.51x = 19,798,151.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,798,151.51/4,996.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,962.40

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