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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,996.86, 6,895.62 and 2,758.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,996.86, 6,895.62 and 2,758.73 is: 3,807.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,996.86 : 6,895.62 = 2,758.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,996.86/6,895.62 = 2,758.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,996.86x = 6,895.62 × 2,758.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,996.86x = 19,023,153.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,023,153.76/4,996.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,807.02

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