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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,358.75, 6,006.68 and 2,784.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,358.75, 6,006.68 and 2,784.11 is: 3,836.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,358.75 : 6,006.68 = 2,784.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,358.75/6,006.68 = 2,784.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,358.75x = 6,006.68 × 2,784.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,358.75x = 16,723,243.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,723,243.93/4,358.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,836.71

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