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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,996.77, 6,895.86 and 2,758.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,996.77, 6,895.86 and 2,758.62 is: 3,807.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,996.77 : 6,895.86 = 2,758.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,996.77/6,895.86 = 2,758.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,996.77x = 6,895.86 × 2,758.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,996.77x = 19,023,057.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,023,057.31/4,996.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,807.07

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