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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,355.98, 6,011.31 and 2,366.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,355.98, 6,011.31 and 2,366.56 is: 3,265.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,355.98 : 6,011.31 = 2,366.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,355.98/6,011.31 = 2,366.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,355.98x = 6,011.31 × 2,366.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,355.98x = 14,226,125.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,226,125.79/4,355.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,265.88

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