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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,673.16, 6,444.96 and 2,994.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,673.16, 6,444.96 and 2,994.03 is: 4,129.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,673.16 : 6,444.96 = 2,994.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,673.16/6,444.96 = 2,994.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,673.16x = 6,444.96 × 2,994.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,673.16x = 19,296,403.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,296,403.59/4,673.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,129.20

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