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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,362.18, 6,019.83 and 2,372.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,362.18, 6,019.83 and 2,372.73 is: 3,274.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,362.18 : 6,019.83 = 2,372.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,362.18/6,019.83 = 2,372.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,362.18x = 6,019.83 × 2,372.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,362.18x = 14,283,431.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,283,431.24/4,362.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,274.38

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