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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,607.16, 6,356.28 and 2,814.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,607.16, 6,356.28 and 2,814.17 is: 3,882.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,607.16 : 6,356.28 = 2,814.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,607.16/6,356.28 = 2,814.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,607.16x = 6,356.28 × 2,814.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,607.16x = 17,887,620.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,887,620.71/4,607.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,882.57

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