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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,354.71, 6,009.37 and 2,466.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,354.71, 6,009.37 and 2,466.47 is: 3,403.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,354.71 : 6,009.37 = 2,466.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,354.71/6,009.37 = 2,466.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,354.71x = 6,009.37 × 2,466.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,354.71x = 14,821,930.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,821,930.82/4,354.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,403.66

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