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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,359.52, 6,014.55 and 2,868.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,359.52, 6,014.55 and 2,868.04 is: 3,956.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,359.52 : 6,014.55 = 2,868.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,359.52/6,014.55 = 2,868.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,359.52x = 6,014.55 × 2,868.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,359.52x = 17,249,969.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,249,969.98/4,359.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,956.85

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