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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,353.97, 6,008.87 and 2,465.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,353.97, 6,008.87 and 2,465.86 is: 3,403.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,353.97 : 6,008.87 = 2,465.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,353.97/6,008.87 = 2,465.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,353.97x = 6,008.87 × 2,465.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,353.97x = 14,817,032.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,817,032.18/4,353.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,403.11

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