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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,863.33, 6,709.84 and 2,874.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,863.33, 6,709.84 and 2,874.56 is: 3,965.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,863.33 : 6,709.84 = 2,874.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,863.33/6,709.84 = 2,874.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,863.33x = 6,709.84 × 2,874.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,863.33x = 19,287,796.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,287,796.93/4,863.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,965.97

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