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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,372.71, 6,036.57 and 2,963.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,372.71, 6,036.57 and 2,963.84 is: 4,091.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,372.71 : 6,036.57 = 2,963.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,372.71/6,036.57 = 2,963.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,372.71x = 6,036.57 × 2,963.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,372.71x = 17,891,442.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,891,442.72/4,372.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,091.61

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