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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,358.04, 6,014.12 and 2,368.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,358.04, 6,014.12 and 2,368.61 is: 3,268.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,358.04 : 6,014.12 = 2,368.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,358.04/6,014.12 = 2,368.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,358.04x = 6,014.12 × 2,368.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,358.04x = 14,245,085.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,245,085.41/4,358.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,268.69

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