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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,356.70, 6,010.14 and 2,783.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,356.70, 6,010.14 and 2,783.68 is: 3,840.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,356.70 : 6,010.14 = 2,783.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,356.70/6,010.14 = 2,783.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,356.70x = 6,010.14 × 2,783.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,356.70x = 16,730,306.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,730,306.52/4,356.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,840.13

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