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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,632.78, 6,951.15 and 3,073.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,632.78, 6,951.15 and 3,073.33 is: 4,611.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,632.78 : 6,951.15 = 3,073.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,632.78/6,951.15 = 3,073.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,632.78x = 6,951.15 × 3,073.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,632.78x = 21,363,177.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,363,177.83/4,632.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,611.31

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