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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,355.78, 6,011.02 and 2,366.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,355.78, 6,011.02 and 2,366.36 is: 3,265.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,355.78 : 6,011.02 = 2,366.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,355.78/6,011.02 = 2,366.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,355.78x = 6,011.02 × 2,366.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,355.78x = 14,224,237.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,224,237.29/4,355.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,265.60

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