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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,375.11, 6,038.97 and 2,803.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,375.11, 6,038.97 and 2,803.17 is: 3,869.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,375.11 : 6,038.97 = 2,803.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,375.11/6,038.97 = 2,803.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,375.11x = 6,038.97 × 2,803.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,375.11x = 16,928,259.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,928,259.53/4,375.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,869.22

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