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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,361.76, 6,009.84 and 2,962.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,361.76, 6,009.84 and 2,962.08 is: 4,081.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,361.76 : 6,009.84 = 2,962.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,361.76/6,009.84 = 2,962.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,361.76x = 6,009.84 × 2,962.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,361.76x = 17,801,626.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,801,626.87/4,361.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,081.29

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