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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,358.36, 6,013.08 and 2,469.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,358.36, 6,013.08 and 2,469.71 is: 3,407.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,358.36 : 6,013.08 = 2,469.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,358.36/6,013.08 = 2,469.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,358.36x = 6,013.08 × 2,469.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,358.36x = 14,850,533.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,850,533.74/4,358.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,407.37

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