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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,357.01, 6,012.80 and 2,367.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,357.01, 6,012.80 and 2,367.69 is: 3,267.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,357.01 : 6,012.80 = 2,367.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,357.01/6,012.80 = 2,367.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,357.01x = 6,012.80 × 2,367.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,357.01x = 14,236,434.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,236,434.59/4,357.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,267.48

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