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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,347.76, 5,995.77 and 2,856.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,347.76, 5,995.77 and 2,856.94 is: 3,939.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,347.76 : 5,995.77 = 2,856.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,347.76/5,995.77 = 2,856.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,347.76x = 5,995.77 × 2,856.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,347.76x = 17,129,555.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,129,555.14/4,347.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,939.86

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