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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,361.35, 6,016.06 and 2,789.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,361.35, 6,016.06 and 2,789.41 is: 3,847.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,361.35 : 6,016.06 = 2,789.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,361.35/6,016.06 = 2,789.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,361.35x = 6,016.06 × 2,789.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,361.35x = 16,781,257.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,781,257.92/4,361.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,847.72

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