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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,996.73, 6,895.40 and 2,758.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,996.73, 6,895.40 and 2,758.82 is: 3,807.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,996.73 : 6,895.40 = 2,758.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,996.73/6,895.40 = 2,758.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,996.73x = 6,895.40 × 2,758.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,996.73x = 19,023,119.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,023,119.16/4,996.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,807.12

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