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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,667.22, 7,032.96 and 3,863.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,667.22, 7,032.96 and 3,863.58 is: 5,821.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,667.22 : 7,032.96 = 3,863.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,667.22/7,032.96 = 3,863.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,667.22x = 7,032.96 × 3,863.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,667.22x = 27,172,403.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,172,403.60/4,667.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,821.97

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