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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,364.96, 6,021.95 and 2,873.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,364.96, 6,021.95 and 2,873.61 is: 3,964.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,364.96 : 6,021.95 = 2,873.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,364.96/6,021.95 = 2,873.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,364.96x = 6,021.95 × 2,873.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,364.96x = 17,304,721.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,304,721.37/4,364.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,964.47

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