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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,361.67, 6,019.09 and 2,372.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,361.67, 6,019.09 and 2,372.23 is: 3,273.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,361.67 : 6,019.09 = 2,372.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,361.67/6,019.09 = 2,372.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,361.67x = 6,019.09 × 2,372.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,361.67x = 14,278,665.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,278,665.87/4,361.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,273.67

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