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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,375.03, 6,037.50 and 2,385.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,375.03, 6,037.50 and 2,385.55 is: 3,292.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,375.03 : 6,037.50 = 2,385.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,375.03/6,037.50 = 2,385.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,375.03x = 6,037.50 × 2,385.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,375.03x = 14,402,716.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,402,716.01/4,375.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,292.03

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