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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,356.99, 6,011.29 and 2,468.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,356.99, 6,011.29 and 2,468.42 is: 3,405.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,356.99 : 6,011.29 = 2,468.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,356.99/6,011.29 = 2,468.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,356.99x = 6,011.29 × 2,468.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,356.99x = 14,838,410.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,838,410.90/4,356.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,405.66

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