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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,346.12, 5,997.63 and 2,356.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,346.12, 5,997.63 and 2,356.67 is: 3,252.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,346.12 : 5,997.63 = 2,356.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,346.12/5,997.63 = 2,356.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,346.12x = 5,997.63 × 2,356.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,346.12x = 14,134,404.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,134,404.70/4,346.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,252.19

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