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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,359.64, 6,016.56 and 2,496.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,359.64, 6,016.56 and 2,496.64 is: 3,445.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,359.64 : 6,016.56 = 2,496.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,359.64/6,016.56 = 2,496.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,359.64x = 6,016.56 × 2,496.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,359.64x = 15,021,184.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,021,184.36/4,359.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,445.51

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