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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,377.88, 6,039.38 and 2,962.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,377.88, 6,039.38 and 2,962.06 is: 4,086.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,377.88 : 6,039.38 = 2,962.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,377.88/6,039.38 = 2,962.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,377.88x = 6,039.38 × 2,962.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,377.88x = 17,888,975.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,888,975.73/4,377.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,086.22

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