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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,569.36, 6,303.24 and 2,887.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,569.36, 6,303.24 and 2,887.68 is: 3,983.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,569.36 : 6,303.24 = 2,887.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,569.36/6,303.24 = 2,887.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,569.36x = 6,303.24 × 2,887.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,569.36x = 18,201,740.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,201,740.08/4,569.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,983.43

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