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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,355.99, 6,011.30 and 2,366.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,355.99, 6,011.30 and 2,366.55 is: 3,265.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,355.99 : 6,011.30 = 2,366.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,355.99/6,011.30 = 2,366.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,355.99x = 6,011.30 × 2,366.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,355.99x = 14,226,021.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,226,021.07/4,355.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,265.85

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