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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,323.18, 5,966.88 and 2,812.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,323.18, 5,966.88 and 2,812.63 is: 3,882.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,323.18 : 5,966.88 = 2,812.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,323.18/5,966.88 = 2,812.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,323.18x = 5,966.88 × 2,812.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,323.18x = 16,782,610.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,782,610.78/4,323.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,882.01

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