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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,350.06, 6,003.05 and 2,461.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,350.06, 6,003.05 and 2,461.65 is: 3,397.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,350.06 : 6,003.05 = 2,461.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,350.06/6,003.05 = 2,461.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,350.06x = 6,003.05 × 2,461.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,350.06x = 14,777,395.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,777,395.72/4,350.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,397.06

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