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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,358.72, 6,014.91 and 2,369.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,358.72, 6,014.91 and 2,369.23 is: 3,269.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,358.72 : 6,014.91 = 2,369.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,358.72/6,014.91 = 2,369.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,358.72x = 6,014.91 × 2,369.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,358.72x = 14,250,700.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,250,700.66/4,358.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,269.47

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