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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,357.29, 6,010.02 and 2,864.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,357.29, 6,010.02 and 2,864.73 is: 3,951.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,357.29 : 6,010.02 = 2,864.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,357.29/6,010.02 = 2,864.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,357.29x = 6,010.02 × 2,864.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,357.29x = 17,217,084.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,217,084.59/4,357.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,951.33

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