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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,362.73, 6,019.39 and 2,766.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,362.73, 6,019.39 and 2,766.53 is: 3,817.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,362.73 : 6,019.39 = 2,766.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,362.73/6,019.39 = 2,766.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,362.73x = 6,019.39 × 2,766.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,362.73x = 16,652,823.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,652,823.02/4,362.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,817.06

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