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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,347.36, 6,517.62 and 2,008.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,347.36, 6,517.62 and 2,008.86 is: 3,011.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,347.36 : 6,517.62 = 2,008.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,347.36/6,517.62 = 2,008.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,347.36x = 6,517.62 × 2,008.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,347.36x = 13,092,986.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,092,986.11/4,347.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,011.71

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