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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,387.98, 6,053.72 and 2,706.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,387.98, 6,053.72 and 2,706.47 is: 3,733.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,387.98 : 6,053.72 = 2,706.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,387.98/6,053.72 = 2,706.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,387.98x = 6,053.72 × 2,706.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,387.98x = 16,384,204.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,384,204.24/4,387.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,733.88

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