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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,351.61, 6,005.16 and 2,362.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,351.61, 6,005.16 and 2,362.16 is: 3,259.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,351.61 : 6,005.16 = 2,362.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,351.61/6,005.16 = 2,362.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,351.61x = 6,005.16 × 2,362.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,351.61x = 14,185,118.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,185,118.72/4,351.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,259.74

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