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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,350.47, 6,002.21 and 2,461.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,350.47, 6,002.21 and 2,461.86 is: 3,396.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,350.47 : 6,002.21 = 2,461.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,350.47/6,002.21 = 2,461.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,350.47x = 6,002.21 × 2,461.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,350.47x = 14,776,606.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,776,606.87/4,350.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,396.56

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