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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,351.55, 6,005.12 and 2,362.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,351.55, 6,005.12 and 2,362.09 is: 3,259.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,351.55 : 6,005.12 = 2,362.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,351.55/6,005.12 = 2,362.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,351.55x = 6,005.12 × 2,362.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,351.55x = 14,184,633.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,184,633.90/4,351.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,259.67

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