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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,002.65, 6,003.99 and 2,357.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,002.65, 6,003.99 and 2,357.24 is: 3,535.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,002.65 : 6,003.99 = 2,357.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,002.65/6,003.99 = 2,357.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,002.65x = 6,003.99 × 2,357.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,002.65x = 14,152,815.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,152,815.37/4,002.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,535.86

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