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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,353.71, 6,007.99 and 2,465.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,353.71, 6,007.99 and 2,465.47 is: 3,402.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,353.71 : 6,007.99 = 2,465.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,353.71/6,007.99 = 2,465.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,353.71x = 6,007.99 × 2,465.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,353.71x = 14,812,517.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,812,517.60/4,353.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,402.28

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