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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,997.63, 6,896.73 and 2,759.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,997.63, 6,896.73 and 2,759.51 is: 3,808.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,997.63 : 6,896.73 = 2,759.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,997.63/6,896.73 = 2,759.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,997.63x = 6,896.73 × 2,759.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,997.63x = 19,031,595.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,031,595.40/4,997.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,808.12

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