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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,360.73, 6,017.73 and 2,371.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,360.73, 6,017.73 and 2,371.27 is: 3,272.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,360.73 : 6,017.73 = 2,371.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,360.73/6,017.73 = 2,371.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,360.73x = 6,017.73 × 2,371.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,360.73x = 14,269,650.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,269,650.76/4,360.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,272.31

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