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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,376.07, 6,039.45 and 2,697.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,376.07, 6,039.45 and 2,697.12 is: 3,722.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,376.07 : 6,039.45 = 2,697.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,376.07/6,039.45 = 2,697.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,376.07x = 6,039.45 × 2,697.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,376.07x = 16,289,121.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,289,121.38/4,376.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,722.32

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