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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,999.87, 6,899.76 and 2,761.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,999.87, 6,899.76 and 2,761.72 is: 3,811.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,999.87 : 6,899.76 = 2,761.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,999.87/6,899.76 = 2,761.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,999.87x = 6,899.76 × 2,761.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,999.87x = 19,055,205.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,055,205.19/4,999.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,811.14

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