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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,357.29, 6,009.87 and 2,764.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,357.29, 6,009.87 and 2,764.44 is: 3,812.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,357.29 : 6,009.87 = 2,764.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,357.29/6,009.87 = 2,764.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,357.29x = 6,009.87 × 2,764.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,357.29x = 16,613,925.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,613,925.02/4,357.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,812.90

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