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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,351.17, 6,004.62 and 2,361.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,351.17, 6,004.62 and 2,361.63 is: 3,259.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,351.17 : 6,004.62 = 2,361.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,351.17/6,004.62 = 2,361.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,351.17x = 6,004.62 × 2,361.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,351.17x = 14,180,690.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,180,690.73/4,351.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,259.05

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