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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,375.72, 6,038.36 and 2,386.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,375.72, 6,038.36 and 2,386.31 is: 3,293.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,375.72 : 6,038.36 = 2,386.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,375.72/6,038.36 = 2,386.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,375.72x = 6,038.36 × 2,386.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,375.72x = 14,409,402.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,409,402.02/4,375.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,293.04

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