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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,357.80, 6,013.67 and 2,368.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,357.80, 6,013.67 and 2,368.35 is: 3,268.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,357.80 : 6,013.67 = 2,368.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,357.80/6,013.67 = 2,368.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,357.80x = 6,013.67 × 2,368.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,357.80x = 14,242,463.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,242,463.50/4,357.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,268.27

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