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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,447.70, 6,137.61 and 2,873.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,447.70, 6,137.61 and 2,873.06 is: 3,964.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,447.70 : 6,137.61 = 2,873.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,447.70/6,137.61 = 2,873.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,447.70x = 6,137.61 × 2,873.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,447.70x = 17,633,721.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,633,721.79/4,447.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,964.68

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