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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,347.03, 5,997.33 and 2,855.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,347.03, 5,997.33 and 2,855.76 is: 3,939.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,347.03 : 5,997.33 = 2,855.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,347.03/5,997.33 = 2,855.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,347.03x = 5,997.33 × 2,855.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,347.03x = 17,126,935.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,126,935.12/4,347.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,939.92

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