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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,963.68, 6,849.60 and 2,867.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,963.68, 6,849.60 and 2,867.84 is: 3,957.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,963.68 : 6,849.60 = 2,867.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,963.68/6,849.60 = 2,867.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,963.68x = 6,849.60 × 2,867.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,963.68x = 19,643,556.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,643,556.86/4,963.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,957.46

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