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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,357.85, 6,013.67 and 2,368.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,357.85, 6,013.67 and 2,368.37 is: 3,268.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,357.85 : 6,013.67 = 2,368.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,357.85/6,013.67 = 2,368.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,357.85x = 6,013.67 × 2,368.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,357.85x = 14,242,565.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,242,565.55/4,357.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,268.25

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