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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,356.80, 6,012.39 and 2,367.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,356.80, 6,012.39 and 2,367.38 is: 3,266.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,356.80 : 6,012.39 = 2,367.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,356.80/6,012.39 = 2,367.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,356.80x = 6,012.39 × 2,367.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,356.80x = 14,233,611.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,233,611.84/4,356.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,266.99

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