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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,354.23, 6,011.40 and 2,653.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,354.23, 6,011.40 and 2,653.37 is: 3,663.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,354.23 : 6,011.40 = 2,653.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,354.23/6,011.40 = 2,653.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,354.23x = 6,011.40 × 2,653.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,354.23x = 15,950,468.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,950,468.42/4,354.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,663.21

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