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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,003.52, 6,008.76 and 2,357.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,003.52, 6,008.76 and 2,357.72 is: 3,538.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,003.52 : 6,008.76 = 2,357.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,003.52/6,008.76 = 2,357.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,003.52x = 6,008.76 × 2,357.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,003.52x = 14,166,973.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,166,973.63/4,003.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,538.63

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