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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,358.32, 6,014.12 and 2,469.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,358.32, 6,014.12 and 2,469.47 is: 3,407.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,358.32 : 6,014.12 = 2,469.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,358.32/6,014.12 = 2,469.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,358.32x = 6,014.12 × 2,469.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,358.32x = 14,851,646.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,851,646.50/4,358.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,407.66

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