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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,376.78, 6,033.30 and 3,114.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,376.78, 6,033.30 and 3,114.08 is: 4,292.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,376.78 : 6,033.30 = 3,114.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,376.78/6,033.30 = 3,114.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,376.78x = 6,033.30 × 3,114.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,376.78x = 18,788,178.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,788,178.86/4,376.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,292.69

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