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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,996.60, 6,894.62 and 2,871.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,996.60, 6,894.62 and 2,871.97 is: 3,962.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,996.60 : 6,894.62 = 2,871.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,996.60/6,894.62 = 2,871.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,996.60x = 6,894.62 × 2,871.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,996.60x = 19,801,141.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,801,141.80/4,996.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,962.92

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