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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,360.06, 6,017.43 and 2,787.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,360.06, 6,017.43 and 2,787.58 is: 3,847.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,360.06 : 6,017.43 = 2,787.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,360.06/6,017.43 = 2,787.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,360.06x = 6,017.43 × 2,787.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,360.06x = 16,774,067.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,774,067.52/4,360.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,847.21

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