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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,360.97, 6,017.13 and 2,947.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,360.97, 6,017.13 and 2,947.29 is: 4,066.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,360.97 : 6,017.13 = 2,947.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,360.97/6,017.13 = 2,947.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,360.97x = 6,017.13 × 2,947.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,360.97x = 17,734,227.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,734,227.08/4,360.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,066.58

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