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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,032.72, 6,053.20 and 2,473.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,032.72, 6,053.20 and 2,473.76 is: 3,713.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,032.72 : 6,053.20 = 2,473.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,032.72/6,053.20 = 2,473.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,032.72x = 6,053.20 × 2,473.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,032.72x = 14,974,164.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,974,164.03/4,032.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,713.17

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