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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,441.81, 6,125.74 and 2,868.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,441.81, 6,125.74 and 2,868.25 is: 3,955.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,441.81 : 6,125.74 = 2,868.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,441.81/6,125.74 = 2,868.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,441.81x = 6,125.74 × 2,868.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,441.81x = 17,570,153.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,570,153.76/4,441.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,955.63

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