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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,372.34, 6,033.83 and 2,509.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,372.34, 6,033.83 and 2,509.34 is: 3,462.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,372.34 : 6,033.83 = 2,509.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,372.34/6,033.83 = 2,509.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,372.34x = 6,033.83 × 2,509.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,372.34x = 15,140,888.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,140,888.26/4,372.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,462.88

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