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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,997.08, 6,898.73 and 3,008.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,997.08, 6,898.73 and 3,008.13 is: 4,152.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,997.08 : 6,898.73 = 3,008.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,997.08/6,898.73 = 3,008.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,997.08x = 6,898.73 × 3,008.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,997.08x = 20,752,276.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,752,276.67/4,997.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,152.88

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