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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,365.28, 6,027.21 and 2,687.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,365.28, 6,027.21 and 2,687.23 is: 3,710.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,365.28 : 6,027.21 = 2,687.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,365.28/6,027.21 = 2,687.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,365.28x = 6,027.21 × 2,687.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,365.28x = 16,196,499.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,196,499.53/4,365.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,710.30

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