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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,373.08, 6,036.30 and 2,605.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,373.08, 6,036.30 and 2,605.24 is: 3,596.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,373.08 : 6,036.30 = 2,605.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,373.08/6,036.30 = 2,605.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,373.08x = 6,036.30 × 2,605.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,373.08x = 15,726,010.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,726,010.21/4,373.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,596.09

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