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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,347.83, 5,999.97 and 2,358.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,347.83, 5,999.97 and 2,358.39 is: 3,254.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,347.83 : 5,999.97 = 2,358.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,347.83/5,999.97 = 2,358.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,347.83x = 5,999.97 × 2,358.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,347.83x = 14,150,269.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,150,269.25/4,347.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,254.56

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