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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,355.88, 6,011.17 and 2,366.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,355.88, 6,011.17 and 2,366.47 is: 3,265.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,355.88 : 6,011.17 = 2,366.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,355.88/6,011.17 = 2,366.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,355.88x = 6,011.17 × 2,366.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,355.88x = 14,225,253.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,225,253.47/4,355.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,265.76

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