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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,363.70, 6,021.21 and 2,872.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,363.70, 6,021.21 and 2,872.22 is: 3,963.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,363.70 : 6,021.21 = 2,872.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,363.70/6,021.21 = 2,872.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,363.70x = 6,021.21 × 2,872.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,363.70x = 17,294,239.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,294,239.79/4,363.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,963.21

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