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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,375.68, 6,038.92 and 2,696.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,375.68, 6,038.92 and 2,696.76 is: 3,721.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,375.68 : 6,038.92 = 2,696.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,375.68/6,038.92 = 2,696.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,375.68x = 6,038.92 × 2,696.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,375.68x = 16,285,517.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,285,517.90/4,375.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,721.83

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