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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,373.07, 6,035.31 and 2,694.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,373.07, 6,035.31 and 2,694.12 is: 3,718.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,373.07 : 6,035.31 = 2,694.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,373.07/6,035.31 = 2,694.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,373.07x = 6,035.31 × 2,694.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,373.07x = 16,259,849.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,259,849.38/4,373.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,718.18

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