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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,371.85, 6,034.43 and 2,859.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,371.85, 6,034.43 and 2,859.63 is: 3,947.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,371.85 : 6,034.43 = 2,859.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,371.85/6,034.43 = 2,859.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,371.85x = 6,034.43 × 2,859.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,371.85x = 17,256,237.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,256,237.06/4,371.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,947.12

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