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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,358.07, 6,014.12 and 2,368.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,358.07, 6,014.12 and 2,368.62 is: 3,268.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,358.07 : 6,014.12 = 2,368.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,358.07/6,014.12 = 2,368.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,358.07x = 6,014.12 × 2,368.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,358.07x = 14,245,153.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,245,153.07/4,358.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,268.68

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