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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,365.71, 6,024.58 and 2,376.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,365.71, 6,024.58 and 2,376.32 is: 3,279.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,365.71 : 6,024.58 = 2,376.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,365.71/6,024.58 = 2,376.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,365.71x = 6,024.58 × 2,376.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,365.71x = 14,316,329.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,316,329.95/4,365.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,279.27

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