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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,350.71, 6,003.99 and 2,361.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,350.71, 6,003.99 and 2,361.24 is: 3,258.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,350.71 : 6,003.99 = 2,361.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,350.71/6,003.99 = 2,361.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,350.71x = 6,003.99 × 2,361.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,350.71x = 14,176,861.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,176,861.35/4,350.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,258.51

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