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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,375.42, 6,038.28 and 2,386.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,375.42, 6,038.28 and 2,386.09 is: 3,292.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,375.42 : 6,038.28 = 2,386.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,375.42/6,038.28 = 2,386.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,375.42x = 6,038.28 × 2,386.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,375.42x = 14,407,887.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,407,887.07/4,375.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,292.92

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