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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,355.29, 6,007.26 and 2,862.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,355.29, 6,007.26 and 2,862.73 is: 3,948.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,355.29 : 6,007.26 = 2,862.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,355.29/6,007.26 = 2,862.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,355.29x = 6,007.26 × 2,862.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,355.29x = 17,197,163.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,197,163.42/4,355.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,948.57

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