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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,367.50, 6,027.06 and 2,378.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,367.50, 6,027.06 and 2,378.09 is: 3,281.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,367.50 : 6,027.06 = 2,378.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,367.50/6,027.06 = 2,378.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,367.50x = 6,027.06 × 2,378.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,367.50x = 14,332,891.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,332,891.12/4,367.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,281.72

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