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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,362.63, 6,020.48 and 2,373.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,362.63, 6,020.48 and 2,373.18 is: 3,275.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,362.63 : 6,020.48 = 2,373.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,362.63/6,020.48 = 2,373.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,362.63x = 6,020.48 × 2,373.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,362.63x = 14,287,670.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,287,670.86/4,362.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,275.01

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