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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,385.72, 6,051.99 and 2,396.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,385.72, 6,051.99 and 2,396.27 is: 3,306.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,385.72 : 6,051.99 = 2,396.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,385.72/6,051.99 = 2,396.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,385.72x = 6,051.99 × 2,396.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,385.72x = 14,502,171.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,502,171.82/4,385.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,306.68

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