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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,357.89, 6,012.06 and 2,863.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,357.89, 6,012.06 and 2,863.85 is: 3,950.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,357.89 : 6,012.06 = 2,863.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,357.89/6,012.06 = 2,863.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,357.89x = 6,012.06 × 2,863.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,357.89x = 17,217,607.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,217,607.97/4,357.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,950.90

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