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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,573.83, 6,312 and 2,804.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,573.83, 6,312 and 2,804.41 is: 3,870.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,573.83 : 6,312 = 2,804.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,573.83/6,312 = 2,804.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,573.83x = 6,312 × 2,804.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,573.83x = 17,701,435.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,701,435.92/4,573.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,870.16

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