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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,695.63, 6,479.91 and 2,832.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,695.63, 6,479.91 and 2,832.63 is: 3,908.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,695.63 : 6,479.91 = 2,832.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,695.63/6,479.91 = 2,832.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,695.63x = 6,479.91 × 2,832.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,695.63x = 18,355,187.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,355,187.46/4,695.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,908.99

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