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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,347.66, 5,999.92 and 2,668.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,347.66, 5,999.92 and 2,668.52 is: 3,682.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,347.66 : 5,999.92 = 2,668.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,347.66/5,999.92 = 2,668.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,347.66x = 5,999.92 × 2,668.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,347.66x = 16,010,906.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,010,906.52/4,347.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,682.65

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