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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,362.55, 6,020.33 and 2,373.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,362.55, 6,020.33 and 2,373.12 is: 3,274.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,362.55 : 6,020.33 = 2,373.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,362.55/6,020.33 = 2,373.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,362.55x = 6,020.33 × 2,373.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,362.55x = 14,286,965.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,286,965.53/4,362.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,274.91

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