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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,364.87, 6,023.65 and 2,375.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,364.87, 6,023.65 and 2,375.55 is: 3,278.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,364.87 : 6,023.65 = 2,375.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,364.87/6,023.65 = 2,375.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,364.87x = 6,023.65 × 2,375.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,364.87x = 14,309,469.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,309,469.88/4,364.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,278.33

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