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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,364.86, 6,023.32 and 2,375.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,364.86, 6,023.32 and 2,375.42 is: 3,277.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,364.86 : 6,023.32 = 2,375.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,364.86/6,023.32 = 2,375.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,364.86x = 6,023.32 × 2,375.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,364.86x = 14,307,884.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,307,884.68/4,364.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,277.97

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