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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,550.22, 6,276.56 and 2,868.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,550.22, 6,276.56 and 2,868.71 is: 3,957.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,550.22 : 6,276.56 = 2,868.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,550.22/6,276.56 = 2,868.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,550.22x = 6,276.56 × 2,868.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,550.22x = 18,005,584.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,005,584.71/4,550.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,957.08

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