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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,373.78, 6,021.88 and 4,075.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,373.78, 6,021.88 and 4,075.70 is: 5,611.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,373.78 : 6,021.88 = 4,075.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,373.78/6,021.88 = 4,075.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,373.78x = 6,021.88 × 4,075.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,373.78x = 24,543,336.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,543,336.02/4,373.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,611.48

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