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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,573.87, 6,309.62 and 2,892.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,573.87, 6,309.62 and 2,892.44 is: 3,990.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,573.87 : 6,309.62 = 2,892.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,573.87/6,309.62 = 2,892.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,573.87x = 6,309.62 × 2,892.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,573.87x = 18,250,198.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,250,198.58/4,573.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,990.10

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