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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,357.71, 6,012.77 and 2,764.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,357.71, 6,012.77 and 2,764.98 is: 3,815.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,357.71 : 6,012.77 = 2,764.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,357.71/6,012.77 = 2,764.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,357.71x = 6,012.77 × 2,764.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,357.71x = 16,625,174.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,625,174.97/4,357.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,815.12

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