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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,353.24, 6,007.38 and 2,363.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,353.24, 6,007.38 and 2,363.72 is: 3,261.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,353.24 : 6,007.38 = 2,363.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,353.24/6,007.38 = 2,363.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,353.24x = 6,007.38 × 2,363.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,353.24x = 14,199,764.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,199,764.25/4,353.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,261.88

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