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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,376.72, 6,039.91 and 2,387.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,376.72, 6,039.91 and 2,387.30 is: 3,294.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,376.72 : 6,039.91 = 2,387.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,376.72/6,039.91 = 2,387.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,376.72x = 6,039.91 × 2,387.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,376.72x = 14,419,049.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,419,049.93/4,376.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,294.49

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