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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,364.70, 6,016.27 and 2,947.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,364.70, 6,016.27 and 2,947.93 is: 4,063.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,364.70 : 6,016.27 = 2,947.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,364.70/6,016.27 = 2,947.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,364.70x = 6,016.27 × 2,947.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,364.70x = 17,735,512.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,735,512.74/4,364.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,063.40

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