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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,373.67, 6,035.77 and 2,696.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,373.67, 6,035.77 and 2,696.18 is: 3,720.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,373.67 : 6,035.77 = 2,696.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,373.67/6,035.77 = 2,696.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,373.67x = 6,035.77 × 2,696.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,373.67x = 16,273,522.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,273,522.36/4,373.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,720.80

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