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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,406.67, 6,083.37 and 2,835.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,406.67, 6,083.37 and 2,835.68 is: 3,914.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,406.67 : 6,083.37 = 2,835.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,406.67/6,083.37 = 2,835.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,406.67x = 6,083.37 × 2,835.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,406.67x = 17,250,460.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,250,460.22/4,406.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,914.62

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