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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,356.08, 6,013.90 and 2,866.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,356.08, 6,013.90 and 2,866.56 is: 3,957.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,356.08 : 6,013.90 = 2,866.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,356.08/6,013.90 = 2,866.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,356.08x = 6,013.90 × 2,866.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,356.08x = 17,239,205.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,239,205.18/4,356.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,957.50

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