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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,351.53, 6,005.16 and 2,362.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,351.53, 6,005.16 and 2,362.11 is: 3,259.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,351.53 : 6,005.16 = 2,362.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,351.53/6,005.16 = 2,362.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,351.53x = 6,005.16 × 2,362.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,351.53x = 14,184,825.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,184,825.97/4,351.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,259.73

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