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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,373.53, 6,035.46 and 2,605.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,373.53, 6,035.46 and 2,605.21 is: 3,595.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,373.53 : 6,035.46 = 2,605.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,373.53/6,035.46 = 2,605.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,373.53x = 6,035.46 × 2,605.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,373.53x = 15,723,640.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,723,640.75/4,373.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,595.18

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