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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,357.46, 6,012.42 and 2,764.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,357.46, 6,012.42 and 2,764.73 is: 3,814.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,357.46 : 6,012.42 = 2,764.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,357.46/6,012.42 = 2,764.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,357.46x = 6,012.42 × 2,764.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,357.46x = 16,622,717.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,622,717.95/4,357.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,814.77

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