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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,996.95, 6,895.63 and 2,758.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,996.95, 6,895.63 and 2,758.92 is: 3,807.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,996.95 : 6,895.63 = 2,758.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,996.95/6,895.63 = 2,758.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,996.95x = 6,895.63 × 2,758.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,996.95x = 19,024,491.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,024,491.52/4,996.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,807.22

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