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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,351.91, 6,005.64 and 2,362.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,351.91, 6,005.64 and 2,362.47 is: 3,260.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,351.91 : 6,005.64 = 2,362.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,351.91/6,005.64 = 2,362.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,351.91x = 6,005.64 × 2,362.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,351.91x = 14,188,121.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,188,121.81/4,351.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,260.21

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