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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,693.76, 6,478.56 and 2,832.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,693.76, 6,478.56 and 2,832.32 is: 3,909.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,693.76 : 6,478.56 = 2,832.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,693.76/6,478.56 = 2,832.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,693.76x = 6,478.56 × 2,832.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,693.76x = 18,349,355.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,349,355.06/4,693.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,909.31

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