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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,370.27, 6,027 and 2,877.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,370.27, 6,027 and 2,877.63 is: 3,968.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,370.27 : 6,027 = 2,877.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,370.27/6,027 = 2,877.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,370.27x = 6,027 × 2,877.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,370.27x = 17,343,476.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,343,476.01/4,370.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,968.52

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