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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,357.37, 6,013.21 and 2,367.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,357.37, 6,013.21 and 2,367.97 is: 3,267.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,357.37 : 6,013.21 = 2,367.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,357.37/6,013.21 = 2,367.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,357.37x = 6,013.21 × 2,367.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,357.37x = 14,239,100.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,239,100.88/4,357.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,267.82

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