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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,361.66, 6,017.73 and 2,473.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,361.66, 6,017.73 and 2,473.09 is: 3,412.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,361.66 : 6,017.73 = 2,473.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,361.66/6,017.73 = 2,473.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,361.66x = 6,017.73 × 2,473.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,361.66x = 14,882,419.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,882,419.29/4,361.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,412.10

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