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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,997.78, 6,896.36 and 3,109.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,997.78, 6,896.36 and 3,109.66 is: 4,290.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,997.78 : 6,896.36 = 3,109.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,997.78/6,896.36 = 3,109.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,997.78x = 6,896.36 × 3,109.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,997.78x = 21,445,334.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,445,334.84/4,997.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,290.97

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