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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,356.38, 6,011.86 and 2,366.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,356.38, 6,011.86 and 2,366.97 is: 3,266.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,356.38 : 6,011.86 = 2,366.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,356.38/6,011.86 = 2,366.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,356.38x = 6,011.86 × 2,366.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,356.38x = 14,229,892.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,229,892.26/4,356.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,266.45

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