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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,375.83, 6,038.77 and 2,386.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,375.83, 6,038.77 and 2,386.43 is: 3,293.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,375.83 : 6,038.77 = 2,386.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,375.83/6,038.77 = 2,386.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,375.83x = 6,038.77 × 2,386.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,375.83x = 14,411,071.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,411,071.70/4,375.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,293.33

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