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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,375.51, 6,038.21 and 2,386.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,375.51, 6,038.21 and 2,386.05 is: 3,292.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,375.51 : 6,038.21 = 2,386.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,375.51/6,038.21 = 2,386.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,375.51x = 6,038.21 × 2,386.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,375.51x = 14,407,470.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,407,470.97/4,375.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,292.75

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