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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,611.86, 6,365.73 and 3,215.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,611.86, 6,365.73 and 3,215.06 is: 4,437.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,611.86 : 6,365.73 = 3,215.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,611.86/6,365.73 = 3,215.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,611.86x = 6,365.73 × 3,215.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,611.86x = 20,466,203.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,466,203.89/4,611.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,437.73

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