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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,467.93, 6,163.97 and 2,874.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,467.93, 6,163.97 and 2,874.35 is: 3,965.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,467.93 : 6,163.97 = 2,874.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,467.93/6,163.97 = 2,874.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,467.93x = 6,163.97 × 2,874.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,467.93x = 17,717,361.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,717,361.98/4,467.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,965.45

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