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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,626.23, 6,385.39 and 2,856.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,626.23, 6,385.39 and 2,856.83 is: 3,943.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,626.23 : 6,385.39 = 2,856.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,626.23/6,385.39 = 2,856.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,626.23x = 6,385.39 × 2,856.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,626.23x = 18,241,934.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,241,934.64/4,626.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,943.15

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