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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,396.65, 6,067.38 and 2,717.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,396.65, 6,067.38 and 2,717.67 is: 3,750.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,396.65 : 6,067.38 = 2,717.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,396.65/6,067.38 = 2,717.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,396.65x = 6,067.38 × 2,717.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,396.65x = 16,489,136.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,489,136.60/4,396.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,750.39

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