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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,357.17, 6,012.90 and 2,367.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,357.17, 6,012.90 and 2,367.63 is: 3,267.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,357.17 : 6,012.90 = 2,367.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,357.17/6,012.90 = 2,367.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,357.17x = 6,012.90 × 2,367.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,357.17x = 14,236,322.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,236,322.43/4,357.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,267.33

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