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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,357.73, 6,013.71 and 2,368.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,357.73, 6,013.71 and 2,368.30 is: 3,268.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,357.73 : 6,013.71 = 2,368.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,357.73/6,013.71 = 2,368.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,357.73x = 6,013.71 × 2,368.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,357.73x = 14,242,269.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,242,269.39/4,357.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,268.28

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