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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,360.47, 6,016.90 and 2,947.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,360.47, 6,016.90 and 2,947.23 is: 4,066.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,360.47 : 6,016.90 = 2,947.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,360.47/6,016.90 = 2,947.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,360.47x = 6,016.90 × 2,947.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,360.47x = 17,733,188.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,733,188.19/4,360.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,066.81

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