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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,027.23, 6,038.37 and 2,173.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,027.23, 6,038.37 and 2,173.77 is: 3,259.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,027.23 : 6,038.37 = 2,173.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,027.23/6,038.37 = 2,173.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,027.23x = 6,038.37 × 2,173.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,027.23x = 13,126,027.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,126,027.55/4,027.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,259.32

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