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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,363.69, 6,018.82 and 2,871.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,363.69, 6,018.82 and 2,871.13 is: 3,960.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,363.69 : 6,018.82 = 2,871.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,363.69/6,018.82 = 2,871.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,363.69x = 6,018.82 × 2,871.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,363.69x = 17,280,814.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,280,814.67/4,363.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,960.14

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