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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,309.57, 5,947.50 and 2,895.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,309.57, 5,947.50 and 2,895.61 is: 3,996.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,309.57 : 5,947.50 = 2,895.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,309.57/5,947.50 = 2,895.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,309.57x = 5,947.50 × 2,895.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,309.57x = 17,221,640.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,221,640.48/4,309.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,996.14

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