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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,375.63, 6,036.28 and 2,959.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,375.63, 6,036.28 and 2,959.81 is: 4,083.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,375.63 : 6,036.28 = 2,959.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,375.63/6,036.28 = 2,959.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,375.63x = 6,036.28 × 2,959.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,375.63x = 17,866,211.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,866,211.73/4,375.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,083.12

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