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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,357.20, 6,012.93 and 2,367.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,357.20, 6,012.93 and 2,367.75 is: 3,267.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,357.20 : 6,012.93 = 2,367.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,357.20/6,012.93 = 2,367.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,357.20x = 6,012.93 × 2,367.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,357.20x = 14,237,146.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,237,146.44/4,357.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,267.50

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