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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,356.72, 6,012.41 and 2,367.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,356.72, 6,012.41 and 2,367.42 is: 3,267.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,356.72 : 6,012.41 = 2,367.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,356.72/6,012.41 = 2,367.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,356.72x = 6,012.41 × 2,367.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,356.72x = 14,233,887.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,233,887.85/4,356.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,267.11

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