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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,375.47, 6,038.28 and 2,386.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,375.47, 6,038.28 and 2,386.14 is: 3,292.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,375.47 : 6,038.28 = 2,386.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,375.47/6,038.28 = 2,386.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,375.47x = 6,038.28 × 2,386.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,375.47x = 14,408,181.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,408,181.44/4,375.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,292.94

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