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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,357.12, 6,012.96 and 2,493.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,357.12, 6,012.96 and 2,493.76 is: 3,441.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,357.12 : 6,012.96 = 2,493.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,357.12/6,012.96 = 2,493.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,357.12x = 6,012.96 × 2,493.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,357.12x = 14,994,879.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,994,879.13/4,357.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,441.47

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