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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,358.02, 6,014.03 and 2,368.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,358.02, 6,014.03 and 2,368.58 is: 3,268.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,358.02 : 6,014.03 = 2,368.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,358.02/6,014.03 = 2,368.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,358.02x = 6,014.03 × 2,368.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,358.02x = 14,244,711.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,244,711.18/4,358.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,268.62

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