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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,659.69, 6,433.11 and 2,892.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,659.69, 6,433.11 and 2,892.27 is: 3,993.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,659.69 : 6,433.11 = 2,892.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,659.69/6,433.11 = 2,892.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,659.69x = 6,433.11 × 2,892.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,659.69x = 18,606,291.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,606,291.06/4,659.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,993.03

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