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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,360.83, 6,017.96 and 2,371.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,360.83, 6,017.96 and 2,371.38 is: 3,272.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,360.83 : 6,017.96 = 2,371.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,360.83/6,017.96 = 2,371.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,360.83x = 6,017.96 × 2,371.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,360.83x = 14,270,869.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,270,869.98/4,360.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,272.51

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