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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,358.42, 6,012.11 and 2,678.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,358.42, 6,012.11 and 2,678.63 is: 3,694.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,358.42 : 6,012.11 = 2,678.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,358.42/6,012.11 = 2,678.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,358.42x = 6,012.11 × 2,678.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,358.42x = 16,104,204.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,104,204.82/4,358.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,694.97

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