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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,373.64, 6,035.04 and 2,803.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,373.64, 6,035.04 and 2,803.86 is: 3,868.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,373.64 : 6,035.04 = 2,803.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,373.64/6,035.04 = 2,803.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,373.64x = 6,035.04 × 2,803.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,373.64x = 16,921,407.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,921,407.25/4,373.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,868.95

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