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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,547.54, 6,276.35 and 2,869.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,547.54, 6,276.35 and 2,869.86 is: 3,960.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,547.54 : 6,276.35 = 2,869.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,547.54/6,276.35 = 2,869.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,547.54x = 6,276.35 × 2,869.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,547.54x = 18,012,245.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,012,245.81/4,547.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,960.88

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