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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,667.04, 6,436.72 and 2,895.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,667.04, 6,436.72 and 2,895.28 is: 3,993.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,667.04 : 6,436.72 = 2,895.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,667.04/6,436.72 = 2,895.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,667.04x = 6,436.72 × 2,895.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,667.04x = 18,636,106.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,636,106.68/4,667.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,993.13

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