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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,503.30, 6,212.40 and 2,823.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,503.30, 6,212.40 and 2,823.86 is: 3,895.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,503.30 : 6,212.40 = 2,823.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,503.30/6,212.40 = 2,823.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,503.30x = 6,212.40 × 2,823.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,503.30x = 17,542,952.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,542,952.81/4,503.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,895.58

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