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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,375.54, 6,038.15 and 2,386.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,375.54, 6,038.15 and 2,386.12 is: 3,292.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,375.54 : 6,038.15 = 2,386.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,375.54/6,038.15 = 2,386.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,375.54x = 6,038.15 × 2,386.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,375.54x = 14,407,720.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,407,720.29/4,375.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,292.79

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