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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,365.87, 6,022.83 and 2,686.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,365.87, 6,022.83 and 2,686.59 is: 3,706.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,365.87 : 6,022.83 = 2,686.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,365.87/6,022.83 = 2,686.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,365.87x = 6,022.83 × 2,686.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,365.87x = 16,180,874.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,180,874.85/4,365.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,706.22

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