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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,663.15, 6,436.25 and 2,896.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,663.15, 6,436.25 and 2,896.09 is: 3,997.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,663.15 : 6,436.25 = 2,896.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,663.15/6,436.25 = 2,896.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,663.15x = 6,436.25 × 2,896.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,663.15x = 18,639,944.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,639,944.78/4,663.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,997.29

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