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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,377.72, 6,041.27 and 2,806.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,377.72, 6,041.27 and 2,806.73 is: 3,873.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,377.72 : 6,041.27 = 2,806.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,377.72/6,041.27 = 2,806.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,377.72x = 6,041.27 × 2,806.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,377.72x = 16,956,213.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,956,213.75/4,377.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,873.30

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