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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,375.85, 6,038.61 and 2,386.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,375.85, 6,038.61 and 2,386.36 is: 3,293.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,375.85 : 6,038.61 = 2,386.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,375.85/6,038.61 = 2,386.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,375.85x = 6,038.61 × 2,386.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,375.85x = 14,410,312.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,410,312.74/4,375.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,293.15

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