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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,359.04, 6,016.32 and 2,864.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,359.04, 6,016.32 and 2,864.32 is: 3,953.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,359.04 : 6,016.32 = 2,864.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,359.04/6,016.32 = 2,864.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,359.04x = 6,016.32 × 2,864.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,359.04x = 17,232,665.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,232,665.70/4,359.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,953.32

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