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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,351.97, 6,006.26 and 2,673.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,351.97, 6,006.26 and 2,673.59 is: 3,689.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,351.97 : 6,006.26 = 2,673.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,351.97/6,006.26 = 2,673.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,351.97x = 6,006.26 × 2,673.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,351.97x = 16,058,263.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,058,263.31/4,351.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,689.89

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