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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,357.70, 6,013.61 and 2,368.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,357.70, 6,013.61 and 2,368.25 is: 3,268.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,357.70 : 6,013.61 = 2,368.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,357.70/6,013.61 = 2,368.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,357.70x = 6,013.61 × 2,368.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,357.70x = 14,241,689.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,241,689.97/4,357.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,268.17

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