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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,357.42, 6,012.59 and 2,862.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,357.42, 6,012.59 and 2,862.47 is: 3,949.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,357.42 : 6,012.59 = 2,862.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,357.42/6,012.59 = 2,862.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,357.42x = 6,012.59 × 2,862.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,357.42x = 17,210,859.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,210,859.22/4,357.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,949.78

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