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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,357.69, 6,013.62 and 2,368.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,357.69, 6,013.62 and 2,368.24 is: 3,268.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,357.69 : 6,013.62 = 2,368.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,357.69/6,013.62 = 2,368.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,357.69x = 6,013.62 × 2,368.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,357.69x = 14,241,695.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,241,695.43/4,357.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,268.18

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