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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,356.57, 6,012.09 and 2,367.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,356.57, 6,012.09 and 2,367.12 is: 3,266.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,356.57 : 6,012.09 = 2,367.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,356.57/6,012.09 = 2,367.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,356.57x = 6,012.09 × 2,367.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,356.57x = 14,231,326.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,231,326.65/4,356.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,266.64

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