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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,347.50, 5,999.56 and 2,358.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,347.50, 5,999.56 and 2,358.06 is: 3,254.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,347.50 : 5,999.56 = 2,358.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,347.50/5,999.56 = 2,358.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,347.50x = 5,999.56 × 2,358.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,347.50x = 14,147,295.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,147,295.66/4,347.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,254.12

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