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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,108.08, 6,162.96 and 2,373.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,108.08, 6,162.96 and 2,373.12 is: 3,560.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,108.08 : 6,162.96 = 2,373.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,108.08/6,162.96 = 2,373.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,108.08x = 6,162.96 × 2,373.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,108.08x = 14,625,443.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,625,443.64/4,108.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,560.17

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