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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,251.13, 5,865.92 and 2,362.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,251.13, 5,865.92 and 2,362.73 is: 3,260.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,251.13 : 5,865.92 = 2,362.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,251.13/5,865.92 = 2,362.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,251.13x = 5,865.92 × 2,362.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,251.13x = 13,859,594.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,859,594.12/4,251.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,260.21

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