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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,360.13, 6,018.50 and 2,682.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,360.13, 6,018.50 and 2,682.71 is: 3,703.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,360.13 : 6,018.50 = 2,682.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,360.13/6,018.50 = 2,682.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,360.13x = 6,018.50 × 2,682.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,360.13x = 16,145,876.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,145,876.72/4,360.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,703.07

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