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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,996.76, 6,895.14 and 2,901.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,996.76, 6,895.14 and 2,901.04 is: 4,003.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,996.76 : 6,895.14 = 2,901.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,996.76/6,895.14 = 2,901.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,996.76x = 6,895.14 × 2,901.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,996.76x = 20,003,076.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,003,076.95/4,996.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,003.21

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