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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,357.39, 6,013.02 and 2,367.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,357.39, 6,013.02 and 2,367.88 is: 3,267.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,357.39 : 6,013.02 = 2,367.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,357.39/6,013.02 = 2,367.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,357.39x = 6,013.02 × 2,367.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,357.39x = 14,238,109.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,238,109.80/4,357.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,267.58

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