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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,375.04, 6,034.75 and 2,672.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,375.04, 6,034.75 and 2,672.75 is: 3,686.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,375.04 : 6,034.75 = 2,672.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,375.04/6,034.75 = 2,672.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,375.04x = 6,034.75 × 2,672.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,375.04x = 16,129,386.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,129,386.47/4,375.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,686.69

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