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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,864.08, 6,711.36 and 2,873.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,864.08, 6,711.36 and 2,873.28 is: 3,964.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,864.08 : 6,711.36 = 2,873.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,864.08/6,711.36 = 2,873.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,864.08x = 6,711.36 × 2,873.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,864.08x = 19,283,616.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,283,616.46/4,864.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,964.49

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