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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,376.71, 6,039.89 and 2,387.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,376.71, 6,039.89 and 2,387.25 is: 3,294.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,376.71 : 6,039.89 = 2,387.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,376.71/6,039.89 = 2,387.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,376.71x = 6,039.89 × 2,387.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,376.71x = 14,418,727.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,418,727.40/4,376.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,294.42

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