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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,366.30, 6,026.96 and 2,687.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,366.30, 6,026.96 and 2,687.76 is: 3,710.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,366.30 : 6,026.96 = 2,687.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,366.30/6,026.96 = 2,687.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,366.30x = 6,026.96 × 2,687.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,366.30x = 16,199,022.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,199,022.01/4,366.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,710.01

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