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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,365.33, 6,021.06 and 2,872.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,365.33, 6,021.06 and 2,872.77 is: 3,962.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,365.33 : 6,021.06 = 2,872.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,365.33/6,021.06 = 2,872.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,365.33x = 6,021.06 × 2,872.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,365.33x = 17,297,120.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,297,120.54/4,365.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,962.39

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