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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,350.63, 6,003.91 and 2,462.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,350.63, 6,003.91 and 2,462.23 is: 3,397.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,350.63 : 6,003.91 = 2,462.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,350.63/6,003.91 = 2,462.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,350.63x = 6,003.91 × 2,462.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,350.63x = 14,782,977.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,782,977.30/4,350.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,397.89

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