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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,996.79, 6,894.70 and 2,871.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,996.79, 6,894.70 and 2,871.82 is: 3,962.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,996.79 : 6,894.70 = 2,871.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,996.79/6,894.70 = 2,871.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,996.79x = 6,894.70 × 2,871.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,996.79x = 19,800,320.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,800,320.12/4,996.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,962.61

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