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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,377.66, 6,040.10 and 2,677.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,377.66, 6,040.10 and 2,677.06 is: 3,693.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,377.66 : 6,040.10 = 2,677.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,377.66/6,040.10 = 2,677.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,377.66x = 6,040.10 × 2,677.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,377.66x = 16,169,710.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,169,710.11/4,377.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,693.69

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