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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,353.62, 6,007.98 and 2,364.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,353.62, 6,007.98 and 2,364.17 is: 3,262.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,353.62 : 6,007.98 = 2,364.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,353.62/6,007.98 = 2,364.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,353.62x = 6,007.98 × 2,364.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,353.62x = 14,203,856.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,203,856.04/4,353.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,262.54

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