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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,372.13, 6,034.37 and 2,509.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,372.13, 6,034.37 and 2,509.13 is: 3,463.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,372.13 : 6,034.37 = 2,509.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,372.13/6,034.37 = 2,509.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,372.13x = 6,034.37 × 2,509.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,372.13x = 15,140,976.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,140,976.08/4,372.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,463.07

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