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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,997.98, 6,897.25 and 3,009.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,997.98, 6,897.25 and 3,009.86 is: 4,153.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,997.98 : 6,897.25 = 3,009.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,997.98/6,897.25 = 3,009.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,997.98x = 6,897.25 × 3,009.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,997.98x = 20,759,752.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,759,752.03/4,997.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,153.63

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