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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,375.41, 6,036.78 and 2,697.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,375.41, 6,036.78 and 2,697.09 is: 3,721.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,375.41 : 6,036.78 = 2,697.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,375.41/6,036.78 = 2,697.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,375.41x = 6,036.78 × 2,697.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,375.41x = 16,281,738.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,281,738.97/4,375.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,721.19

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