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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,359.42, 6,016.13 and 2,370.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,359.42, 6,016.13 and 2,370.12 is: 3,270.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,359.42 : 6,016.13 = 2,370.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,359.42/6,016.13 = 2,370.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,359.42x = 6,016.13 × 2,370.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,359.42x = 14,258,950.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,258,950.04/4,359.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,270.84

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