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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,356.24, 6,011.49 and 2,366.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,356.24, 6,011.49 and 2,366.73 is: 3,266.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,356.24 : 6,011.49 = 2,366.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,356.24/6,011.49 = 2,366.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,356.24x = 6,011.49 × 2,366.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,356.24x = 14,227,573.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,227,573.73/4,356.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,266.02

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