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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,357.82, 6,013.91 and 2,368.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,357.82, 6,013.91 and 2,368.51 is: 3,268.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,357.82 : 6,013.91 = 2,368.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,357.82/6,013.91 = 2,368.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,357.82x = 6,013.91 × 2,368.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,357.82x = 14,243,996.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,243,996.86/4,357.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,268.60

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