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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,997.08, 6,895.59 and 2,872.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,997.08, 6,895.59 and 2,872.50 is: 3,963.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,997.08 : 6,895.59 = 2,872.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,997.08/6,895.59 = 2,872.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,997.08x = 6,895.59 × 2,872.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,997.08x = 19,807,582.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,807,582.28/4,997.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,963.83

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