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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,376.21, 6,039.17 and 2,386.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,376.21, 6,039.17 and 2,386.72 is: 3,293.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,376.21 : 6,039.17 = 2,386.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,376.21/6,039.17 = 2,386.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,376.21x = 6,039.17 × 2,386.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,376.21x = 14,413,807.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,413,807.82/4,376.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,293.67

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