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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,350.88, 6,004.68 and 2,672.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,350.88, 6,004.68 and 2,672.32 is: 3,688.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,350.88 : 6,004.68 = 2,672.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,350.88/6,004.68 = 2,672.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,350.88x = 6,004.68 × 2,672.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,350.88x = 16,046,426.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,046,426.46/4,350.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,688.09

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