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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,465.93, 6,165.78 and 2,875.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,465.93, 6,165.78 and 2,875.34 is: 3,969.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,465.93 : 6,165.78 = 2,875.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,465.93/6,165.78 = 2,875.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,465.93x = 6,165.78 × 2,875.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,465.93x = 17,728,729.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,728,729.28/4,465.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,969.78

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