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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,350.03, 6,003.71 and 2,671.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,350.03, 6,003.71 and 2,671.71 is: 3,687.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,350.03 : 6,003.71 = 2,671.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,350.03/6,003.71 = 2,671.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,350.03x = 6,003.71 × 2,671.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,350.03x = 16,040,173.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,040,173.69/4,350.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,687.37

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