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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,365.17, 6,023.92 and 2,375.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,365.17, 6,023.92 and 2,375.72 is: 3,278.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,365.17 : 6,023.92 = 2,375.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,365.17/6,023.92 = 2,375.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,365.17x = 6,023.92 × 2,375.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,365.17x = 14,311,151.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,311,151.89/4,365.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,278.49

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