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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,471.38, 6,169.77 and 2,793.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,471.38, 6,169.77 and 2,793.06 is: 3,853.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,471.38 : 6,169.77 = 2,793.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,471.38/6,169.77 = 2,793.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,471.38x = 6,169.77 × 2,793.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,471.38x = 17,232,537.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,232,537.80/4,471.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,853.96

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