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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,364.71, 6,023.21 and 2,375.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,364.71, 6,023.21 and 2,375.32 is: 3,277.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,364.71 : 6,023.21 = 2,375.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,364.71/6,023.21 = 2,375.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,364.71x = 6,023.21 × 2,375.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,364.71x = 14,307,009.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,307,009.18/4,364.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,277.89

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