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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,346.72, 5,998.48 and 2,357.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,346.72, 5,998.48 and 2,357.27 is: 3,253.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,346.72 : 5,998.48 = 2,357.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,346.72/5,998.48 = 2,357.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,346.72x = 5,998.48 × 2,357.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,346.72x = 14,140,047.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,140,047.06/4,346.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,253.04

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