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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,573.83, 6,313.65 and 2,807.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,573.83, 6,313.65 and 2,807.82 is: 3,875.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,573.83 : 6,313.65 = 2,807.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,573.83/6,313.65 = 2,807.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,573.83x = 6,313.65 × 2,807.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,573.83x = 17,727,592.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,727,592.74/4,573.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,875.87

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