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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,365.50, 6,024.30 and 2,376.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,365.50, 6,024.30 and 2,376.09 is: 3,278.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,365.50 : 6,024.30 = 2,376.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,365.50/6,024.30 = 2,376.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,365.50x = 6,024.30 × 2,376.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,365.50x = 14,314,278.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,314,278.99/4,365.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,278.96

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