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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,356.85, 6,009.39 and 2,679.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,356.85, 6,009.39 and 2,679.18 is: 3,695.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,356.85 : 6,009.39 = 2,679.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,356.85/6,009.39 = 2,679.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,356.85x = 6,009.39 × 2,679.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,356.85x = 16,100,215.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,100,215.78/4,356.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,695.38

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