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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,360.71, 6,017.95 and 2,472.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,360.71, 6,017.95 and 2,472.27 is: 3,411.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,360.71 : 6,017.95 = 2,472.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,360.71/6,017.95 = 2,472.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,360.71x = 6,017.95 × 2,472.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,360.71x = 14,877,997.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,877,997.71/4,360.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,411.83

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