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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,360.77, 6,017.87 and 2,371.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,360.77, 6,017.87 and 2,371.32 is: 3,272.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,360.77 : 6,017.87 = 2,371.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,360.77/6,017.87 = 2,371.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,360.77x = 6,017.87 × 2,371.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,360.77x = 14,270,301.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,270,301.42/4,360.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,272.43

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