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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,347.05, 5,998.77 and 2,357.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,347.05, 5,998.77 and 2,357.57 is: 3,253.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,347.05 : 5,998.77 = 2,357.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,347.05/5,998.77 = 2,357.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,347.05x = 5,998.77 × 2,357.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,347.05x = 14,142,520.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,142,520.19/4,347.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,253.36

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