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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,352.86, 6,006.99 and 2,363.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,352.86, 6,006.99 and 2,363.43 is: 3,261.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,352.86 : 6,006.99 = 2,363.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,352.86/6,006.99 = 2,363.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,352.86x = 6,006.99 × 2,363.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,352.86x = 14,197,100.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,197,100.38/4,352.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,261.56

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