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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,360.62, 6,017.64 and 2,371.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,360.62, 6,017.64 and 2,371.14 is: 3,272.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,360.62 : 6,017.64 = 2,371.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,360.62/6,017.64 = 2,371.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,360.62x = 6,017.64 × 2,371.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,360.62x = 14,268,666.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,268,666.91/4,360.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,272.16

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