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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,360.58, 6,017.51 and 2,371.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,360.58, 6,017.51 and 2,371.11 is: 3,272.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,360.58 : 6,017.51 = 2,371.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,360.58/6,017.51 = 2,371.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,360.58x = 6,017.51 × 2,371.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,360.58x = 14,268,178.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,268,178.14/4,360.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,272.09

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