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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,356.81, 6,011.07 and 2,468.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,356.81, 6,011.07 and 2,468.09 is: 3,405.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,356.81 : 6,011.07 = 2,468.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,356.81/6,011.07 = 2,468.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,356.81x = 6,011.07 × 2,468.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,356.81x = 14,835,861.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,835,861.76/4,356.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,405.21

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