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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,999.63, 6,899.55 and 2,761.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,999.63, 6,899.55 and 2,761.48 is: 3,810.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,999.63 : 6,899.55 = 2,761.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,999.63/6,899.55 = 2,761.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,999.63x = 6,899.55 × 2,761.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,999.63x = 19,052,969.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,052,969.33/4,999.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,810.88

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