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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,552.31, 6,279.57 and 2,873.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,552.31, 6,279.57 and 2,873.12 is: 3,963.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,552.31 : 6,279.57 = 2,873.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,552.31/6,279.57 = 2,873.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,552.31x = 6,279.57 × 2,873.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,552.31x = 18,041,958.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,041,958.16/4,552.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,963.25

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