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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,363.55, 6,021.77 and 2,374.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,363.55, 6,021.77 and 2,374.12 is: 3,276.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,363.55 : 6,021.77 = 2,374.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,363.55/6,021.77 = 2,374.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,363.55x = 6,021.77 × 2,374.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,363.55x = 14,296,374.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,296,374.48/4,363.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,276.32

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