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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,359.50, 6,016.92 and 2,496.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,359.50, 6,016.92 and 2,496.50 is: 3,445.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,359.50 : 6,016.92 = 2,496.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,359.50/6,016.92 = 2,496.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,359.50x = 6,016.92 × 2,496.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,359.50x = 15,021,240.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,021,240.78/4,359.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,445.63

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