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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,351.67, 6,005.37 and 2,362.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,351.67, 6,005.37 and 2,362.26 is: 3,259.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,351.67 : 6,005.37 = 2,362.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,351.67/6,005.37 = 2,362.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,351.67x = 6,005.37 × 2,362.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,351.67x = 14,186,256.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,186,256.78/4,351.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,259.95

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