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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,965.23, 6,851.52 and 2,841.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,965.23, 6,851.52 and 2,841.32 is: 3,920.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,965.23 : 6,851.52 = 2,841.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,965.23/6,851.52 = 2,841.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,965.23x = 6,851.52 × 2,841.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,965.23x = 19,467,326.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,467,326.55/4,965.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,920.73

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