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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,356.62, 6,009.05 and 2,678.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,356.62, 6,009.05 and 2,678.97 is: 3,695.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,356.62 : 6,009.05 = 2,678.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,356.62/6,009.05 = 2,678.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,356.62x = 6,009.05 × 2,678.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,356.62x = 16,098,064.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,098,064.68/4,356.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,695.08

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