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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,009.35, 6,014.00 and 2,376.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,009.35, 6,014.00 and 2,376.24 is: 3,564.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,009.35 : 6,014.00 = 2,376.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,009.35/6,014.00 = 2,376.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,009.35x = 6,014.00 × 2,376.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,009.35x = 14,290,677.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,290,677.38/4,009.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,564.34

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