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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,675.56, 6,451.11 and 2,858.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,675.56, 6,451.11 and 2,858.12 is: 3,943.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,675.56 : 6,451.11 = 2,858.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,675.56/6,451.11 = 2,858.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,675.56x = 6,451.11 × 2,858.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,675.56x = 18,438,014.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,438,014.26/4,675.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,943.49

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