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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,363, 6,020.83 and 2,373.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,363, 6,020.83 and 2,373.51 is: 3,275.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,363 : 6,020.83 = 2,373.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,363/6,020.83 = 2,373.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,363x = 6,020.83 × 2,373.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,363x = 14,290,500.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,290,500.21/4,363
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,275.38

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