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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,357.73, 6,012.03 and 2,677.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,357.73, 6,012.03 and 2,677.79 is: 3,694.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,357.73 : 6,012.03 = 2,677.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,357.73/6,012.03 = 2,677.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,357.73x = 6,012.03 × 2,677.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,357.73x = 16,098,953.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,098,953.81/4,357.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,694.34

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