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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,356.92, 6,006.57 and 2,994.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,356.92, 6,006.57 and 2,994.14 is: 4,127.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,356.92 : 6,006.57 = 2,994.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,356.92/6,006.57 = 2,994.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,356.92x = 6,006.57 × 2,994.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,356.92x = 17,984,481.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,984,481.47/4,356.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,127.80

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