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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,363.32, 6,023.36 and 2,871.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,363.32, 6,023.36 and 2,871.30 is: 3,963.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,363.32 : 6,023.36 = 2,871.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,363.32/6,023.36 = 2,871.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,363.32x = 6,023.36 × 2,871.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,363.32x = 17,294,873.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,294,873.57/4,363.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,963.70

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