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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,371.75, 6,033.38 and 2,509.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,371.75, 6,033.38 and 2,509.11 is: 3,462.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,371.75 : 6,033.38 = 2,509.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,371.75/6,033.38 = 2,509.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,371.75x = 6,033.38 × 2,509.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,371.75x = 15,138,401.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,138,401.55/4,371.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,462.78

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