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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,375.53, 6,038.35 and 2,386.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,375.53, 6,038.35 and 2,386.21 is: 3,293.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,375.53 : 6,038.35 = 2,386.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,375.53/6,038.35 = 2,386.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,375.53x = 6,038.35 × 2,386.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,375.53x = 14,408,771.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,408,771.15/4,375.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,293.03

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