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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,351.65, 6,005.28 and 2,362.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,351.65, 6,005.28 and 2,362.21 is: 3,259.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,351.65 : 6,005.28 = 2,362.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,351.65/6,005.28 = 2,362.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,351.65x = 6,005.28 × 2,362.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,351.65x = 14,185,723.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,185,723.36/4,351.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,259.85

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