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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,360.13, 6,017.01 and 2,370.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,360.13, 6,017.01 and 2,370.71 is: 3,271.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,360.13 : 6,017.01 = 2,370.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,360.13/6,017.01 = 2,370.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,360.13x = 6,017.01 × 2,370.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,360.13x = 14,264,543.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,264,543.84/4,360.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,271.59

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