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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,358.21, 6,014.39 and 2,368.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,358.21, 6,014.39 and 2,368.81 is: 3,268.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,358.21 : 6,014.39 = 2,368.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,358.21/6,014.39 = 2,368.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,358.21x = 6,014.39 × 2,368.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,358.21x = 14,246,942.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,246,942.85/4,358.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,268.99

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