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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,357.74, 6,013.74 and 2,368.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,357.74, 6,013.74 and 2,368.32 is: 3,268.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,357.74 : 6,013.74 = 2,368.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,357.74/6,013.74 = 2,368.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,357.74x = 6,013.74 × 2,368.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,357.74x = 14,242,460.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,242,460.72/4,357.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,268.31

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