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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,357.93, 6,014.01 and 2,368.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,357.93, 6,014.01 and 2,368.49 is: 3,268.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,357.93 : 6,014.01 = 2,368.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,357.93/6,014.01 = 2,368.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,357.93x = 6,014.01 × 2,368.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,357.93x = 14,244,089.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,244,089.83/4,357.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,268.54

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