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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,356.35, 6,011.79 and 2,366.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,356.35, 6,011.79 and 2,366.92 is: 3,266.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,356.35 : 6,011.79 = 2,366.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,356.35/6,011.79 = 2,366.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,356.35x = 6,011.79 × 2,366.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,356.35x = 14,229,424.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,229,424.63/4,356.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,266.36

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