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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,573.96, 6,308.85 and 2,806.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,573.96, 6,308.85 and 2,806.27 is: 3,870.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,573.96 : 6,308.85 = 2,806.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,573.96/6,308.85 = 2,806.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,573.96x = 6,308.85 × 2,806.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,573.96x = 17,704,331.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,704,331.24/4,573.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,870.68

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