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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,265.24, 6,391.81 and 2,412.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,265.24, 6,391.81 and 2,412.47 is: 3,615.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,265.24 : 6,391.81 = 2,412.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,265.24/6,391.81 = 2,412.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,265.24x = 6,391.81 × 2,412.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,265.24x = 15,420,032.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,420,032.91/4,265.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,615.28

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