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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,553.73, 6,282.29 and 2,875.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,553.73, 6,282.29 and 2,875.11 is: 3,966.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,553.73 : 6,282.29 = 2,875.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,553.73/6,282.29 = 2,875.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,553.73x = 6,282.29 × 2,875.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,553.73x = 18,062,258.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,062,258.43/4,553.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,966.48

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