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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,356.91, 6,012.57 and 2,367.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,356.91, 6,012.57 and 2,367.51 is: 3,267.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,356.91 : 6,012.57 = 2,367.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,356.91/6,012.57 = 2,367.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,356.91x = 6,012.57 × 2,367.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,356.91x = 14,234,819.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,234,819.60/4,356.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,267.18

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