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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,346.72, 5,996.04 and 2,772.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,346.72, 5,996.04 and 2,772.08 is: 3,823.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,346.72 : 5,996.04 = 2,772.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,346.72/5,996.04 = 2,772.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,346.72x = 5,996.04 × 2,772.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,346.72x = 16,621,502.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,621,502.56/4,346.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,823.92

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