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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,358.92, 6,013.12 and 2,762.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,358.92, 6,013.12 and 2,762.96 is: 3,811.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,358.92 : 6,013.12 = 2,762.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,358.92/6,013.12 = 2,762.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,358.92x = 6,013.12 × 2,762.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,358.92x = 16,614,010.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,614,010.04/4,358.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,811.50

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