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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,315.96, 6,472.68 and 2,466.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,315.96, 6,472.68 and 2,466.73 is: 3,699.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,315.96 : 6,472.68 = 2,466.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,315.96/6,472.68 = 2,466.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,315.96x = 6,472.68 × 2,466.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,315.96x = 15,966,353.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,966,353.94/4,315.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,699.37

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