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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,356.68, 6,012.39 and 2,468.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,356.68, 6,012.39 and 2,468.36 is: 3,406.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,356.68 : 6,012.39 = 2,468.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,356.68/6,012.39 = 2,468.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,356.68x = 6,012.39 × 2,468.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,356.68x = 14,840,712.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,840,712.92/4,356.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,406.43

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