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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,362.72, 6,019.53 and 2,473.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,362.72, 6,019.53 and 2,473.89 is: 3,413.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,362.72 : 6,019.53 = 2,473.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,362.72/6,019.53 = 2,473.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,362.72x = 6,019.53 × 2,473.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,362.72x = 14,891,655.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,891,655.07/4,362.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,413.39

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