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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,373.12, 6,032.96 and 2,879.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,373.12, 6,032.96 and 2,879.12 is: 3,971.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,373.12 : 6,032.96 = 2,879.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,373.12/6,032.96 = 2,879.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,373.12x = 6,032.96 × 2,879.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,373.12x = 17,369,615.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,369,615.80/4,373.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,971.90

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