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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,375.06, 6,037.41 and 2,583.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,375.06, 6,037.41 and 2,583.70 is: 3,565.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,375.06 : 6,037.41 = 2,583.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,375.06/6,037.41 = 2,583.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,375.06x = 6,037.41 × 2,583.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,375.06x = 15,598,856.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,598,856.22/4,375.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,565.40

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