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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,865.28, 6,713.52 and 2,769.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,865.28, 6,713.52 and 2,769.12 is: 3,821.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,865.28 : 6,713.52 = 2,769.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,865.28/6,713.52 = 2,769.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,865.28x = 6,713.52 × 2,769.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,865.28x = 18,590,542.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,590,542.50/4,865.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,821.06

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