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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,365.72, 6,023.34 and 2,502.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,365.72, 6,023.34 and 2,502.36 is: 3,452.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,365.72 : 6,023.34 = 2,502.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,365.72/6,023.34 = 2,502.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,365.72x = 6,023.34 × 2,502.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,365.72x = 15,072,565.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,072,565.08/4,365.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,452.48

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