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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,375.92, 6,040.12 and 2,514.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,375.92, 6,040.12 and 2,514.16 is: 3,470.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,375.92 : 6,040.12 = 2,514.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,375.92/6,040.12 = 2,514.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,375.92x = 6,040.12 × 2,514.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,375.92x = 15,185,828.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,185,828.10/4,375.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,470.32

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