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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,351.13, 6,004.57 and 2,361.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,351.13, 6,004.57 and 2,361.69 is: 3,259.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,351.13 : 6,004.57 = 2,361.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,351.13/6,004.57 = 2,361.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,351.13x = 6,004.57 × 2,361.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,351.13x = 14,180,925.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,180,925.82/4,351.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,259.13

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