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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,360.62, 6,015.75 and 2,866.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,360.62, 6,015.75 and 2,866.62 is: 3,954.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,360.62 : 6,015.75 = 2,866.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,360.62/6,015.75 = 2,866.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,360.62x = 6,015.75 × 2,866.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,360.62x = 17,244,869.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,244,869.27/4,360.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,954.68

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