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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,623.09, 6,377.28 and 2,853.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,623.09, 6,377.28 and 2,853.45 is: 3,936.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,623.09 : 6,377.28 = 2,853.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,623.09/6,377.28 = 2,853.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,623.09x = 6,377.28 × 2,853.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,623.09x = 18,197,249.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,197,249.62/4,623.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,936.17

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