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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,366.34, 6,021.34 and 2,872.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,366.34, 6,021.34 and 2,872.40 is: 3,961.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,366.34 : 6,021.34 = 2,872.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,366.34/6,021.34 = 2,872.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,366.34x = 6,021.34 × 2,872.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,366.34x = 17,295,659.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,295,659.73/4,366.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,961.14

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