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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,376.06, 6,038.25 and 2,607.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,376.06, 6,038.25 and 2,607.74 is: 3,598.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,376.06 : 6,038.25 = 2,607.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,376.06/6,038.25 = 2,607.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,376.06x = 6,038.25 × 2,607.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,376.06x = 15,746,186.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,746,186.06/4,376.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,598.26

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