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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,999.21, 6,897.53 and 2,874.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,999.21, 6,897.53 and 2,874.63 is: 3,966.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,999.21 : 6,897.53 = 2,874.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,999.21/6,897.53 = 2,874.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,999.21x = 6,897.53 × 2,874.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,999.21x = 19,827,846.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,827,846.66/4,999.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,966.20

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