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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,357.21, 6,013.31 and 2,494.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,357.21, 6,013.31 and 2,494.33 is: 3,442.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,357.21 : 6,013.31 = 2,494.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,357.21/6,013.31 = 2,494.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,357.21x = 6,013.31 × 2,494.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,357.21x = 14,999,167.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,999,167.06/4,357.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,442.38

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