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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,363.46, 6,021.38 and 2,373.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,363.46, 6,021.38 and 2,373.97 is: 3,275.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,363.46 : 6,021.38 = 2,373.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,363.46/6,021.38 = 2,373.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,363.46x = 6,021.38 × 2,373.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,363.46x = 14,294,575.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,294,575.48/4,363.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,275.97

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