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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,347.52, 5,999.60 and 2,358.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,347.52, 5,999.60 and 2,358.16 is: 3,254.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,347.52 : 5,999.60 = 2,358.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,347.52/5,999.60 = 2,358.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,347.52x = 5,999.60 × 2,358.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,347.52x = 14,148,007.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,148,007.63/4,347.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,254.27

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