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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,376.47, 6,039.66 and 2,387.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,376.47, 6,039.66 and 2,387.14 is: 3,294.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,376.47 : 6,039.66 = 2,387.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,376.47/6,039.66 = 2,387.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,376.47x = 6,039.66 × 2,387.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,376.47x = 14,417,513.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,417,513.97/4,376.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,294.32

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