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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,365.15, 6,023.73 and 2,375.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,365.15, 6,023.73 and 2,375.71 is: 3,278.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,365.15 : 6,023.73 = 2,375.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,365.15/6,023.73 = 2,375.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,365.15x = 6,023.73 × 2,375.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,365.15x = 14,310,635.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,310,635.60/4,365.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,278.38

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