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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,350.13, 6,003.29 and 2,461.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,350.13, 6,003.29 and 2,461.62 is: 3,397.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,350.13 : 6,003.29 = 2,461.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,350.13/6,003.29 = 2,461.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,350.13x = 6,003.29 × 2,461.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,350.13x = 14,777,818.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,777,818.73/4,350.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,397.10

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