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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,357.30, 6,013.08 and 2,367.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,357.30, 6,013.08 and 2,367.88 is: 3,267.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,357.30 : 6,013.08 = 2,367.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,357.30/6,013.08 = 2,367.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,357.30x = 6,013.08 × 2,367.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,357.30x = 14,238,251.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,238,251.87/4,357.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,267.68

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