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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,467.68, 6,169.60 and 2,877.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,467.68, 6,169.60 and 2,877.12 is: 3,973.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,467.68 : 6,169.60 = 2,877.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,467.68/6,169.60 = 2,877.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,467.68x = 6,169.60 × 2,877.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,467.68x = 17,750,679.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,750,679.55/4,467.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,973.13

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