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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,673.96, 6,446.42 and 2,995.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,673.96, 6,446.42 and 2,995.52 is: 4,131.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,673.96 : 6,446.42 = 2,995.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,673.96/6,446.42 = 2,995.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,673.96x = 6,446.42 × 2,995.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,673.96x = 19,310,380.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,310,380.04/4,673.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,131.48

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