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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,997.48, 6,896.22 and 3,008.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,997.48, 6,896.22 and 3,008.68 is: 4,151.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,997.48 : 6,896.22 = 3,008.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,997.48/6,896.22 = 3,008.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,997.48x = 6,896.22 × 3,008.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,997.48x = 20,748,519.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,748,519.19/4,997.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,151.80

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