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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,347.09, 5,998.95 and 2,357.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,347.09, 5,998.95 and 2,357.64 is: 3,253.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,347.09 : 5,998.95 = 2,357.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,347.09/5,998.95 = 2,357.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,347.09x = 5,998.95 × 2,357.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,347.09x = 14,143,364.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,143,364.48/4,347.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,253.52

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