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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,357.43, 6,013.20 and 2,368.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,357.43, 6,013.20 and 2,368.07 is: 3,267.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,357.43 : 6,013.20 = 2,368.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,357.43/6,013.20 = 2,368.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,357.43x = 6,013.20 × 2,368.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,357.43x = 14,239,679.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,239,679.89/4,357.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,267.91

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