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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,999.82, 6,901.09 and 2,875.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,999.82, 6,901.09 and 2,875.58 is: 3,969.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,999.82 : 6,901.09 = 2,875.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,999.82/6,901.09 = 2,875.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,999.82x = 6,901.09 × 2,875.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,999.82x = 19,844,622.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,844,622.00/4,999.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,969.07

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