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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,251.96, 5,867.73 and 2,363.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,251.96, 5,867.73 and 2,363.55 is: 3,261.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,251.96 : 5,867.73 = 2,363.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,251.96/5,867.73 = 2,363.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,251.96x = 5,867.73 × 2,363.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,251.96x = 13,868,673.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,868,673.24/4,251.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,261.71

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