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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,375.16, 6,037.69 and 2,385.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,375.16, 6,037.69 and 2,385.73 is: 3,292.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,375.16 : 6,037.69 = 2,385.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,375.16/6,037.69 = 2,385.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,375.16x = 6,037.69 × 2,385.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,375.16x = 14,404,298.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,404,298.16/4,375.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,292.29

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