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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,347.54, 5,998.59 and 2,776.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,347.54, 5,998.59 and 2,776.14 is: 3,830.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,347.54 : 5,998.59 = 2,776.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,347.54/5,998.59 = 2,776.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,347.54x = 5,998.59 × 2,776.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,347.54x = 16,652,925.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,652,925.64/4,347.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,830.42

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