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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,351.71, 6,005.33 and 2,362.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,351.71, 6,005.33 and 2,362.26 is: 3,259.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,351.71 : 6,005.33 = 2,362.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,351.71/6,005.33 = 2,362.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,351.71x = 6,005.33 × 2,362.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,351.71x = 14,186,167.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,186,167.09/4,351.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,259.90

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