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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,565.48, 6,873.16 and 3,113.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,565.48, 6,873.16 and 3,113.84 is: 4,687.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,565.48 : 6,873.16 = 3,113.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,565.48/6,873.16 = 3,113.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,565.48x = 6,873.16 × 3,113.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,565.48x = 21,401,920.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,401,920.53/4,565.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,687.77

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