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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,364.03, 6,023.40 and 2,686.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,364.03, 6,023.40 and 2,686.52 is: 3,708.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,364.03 : 6,023.40 = 2,686.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,364.03/6,023.40 = 2,686.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,364.03x = 6,023.40 × 2,686.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,364.03x = 16,181,984.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,181,984.57/4,364.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,708.04

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