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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,358.17, 6,014.26 and 2,368.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,358.17, 6,014.26 and 2,368.73 is: 3,268.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,358.17 : 6,014.26 = 2,368.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,358.17/6,014.26 = 2,368.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,358.17x = 6,014.26 × 2,368.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,358.17x = 14,246,158.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,246,158.09/4,358.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,268.84

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