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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,375.67, 6,038.96 and 2,487.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,375.67, 6,038.96 and 2,487.96 is: 3,433.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,375.67 : 6,038.96 = 2,487.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,375.67/6,038.96 = 2,487.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,375.67x = 6,038.96 × 2,487.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,375.67x = 15,024,690.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,024,690.92/4,375.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,433.69

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