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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,373.57, 6,035.63 and 2,384.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,373.57, 6,035.63 and 2,384.12 is: 3,290.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,373.57 : 6,035.63 = 2,384.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,373.57/6,035.63 = 2,384.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,373.57x = 6,035.63 × 2,384.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,373.57x = 14,389,666.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,389,666.20/4,373.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,290.14

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