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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,347.84, 6,003.18 and 2,671.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,347.84, 6,003.18 and 2,671.53 is: 3,688.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,347.84 : 6,003.18 = 2,671.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,347.84/6,003.18 = 2,671.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,347.84x = 6,003.18 × 2,671.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,347.84x = 16,037,675.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,037,675.47/4,347.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,688.65

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