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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,573.26, 6,308.28 and 2,803.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,573.26, 6,308.28 and 2,803.14 is: 3,866.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,573.26 : 6,308.28 = 2,803.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,573.26/6,308.28 = 2,803.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,573.26x = 6,308.28 × 2,803.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,573.26x = 17,682,992.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,682,992.00/4,573.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,866.61

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