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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,357.76, 6,013.69 and 2,368.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,357.76, 6,013.69 and 2,368.28 is: 3,268.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,357.76 : 6,013.69 = 2,368.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,357.76/6,013.69 = 2,368.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,357.76x = 6,013.69 × 2,368.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,357.76x = 14,242,101.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,242,101.75/4,357.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,268.22

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