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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,014.43, 6,015.16 and 2,472.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,014.43, 6,015.16 and 2,472.19 is: 3,704.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,014.43 : 6,015.16 = 2,472.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,014.43/6,015.16 = 2,472.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,014.43x = 6,015.16 × 2,472.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,014.43x = 14,870,606.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,870,606.45/4,014.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,704.29

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