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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,364.04, 6,021.38 and 2,475.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,364.04, 6,021.38 and 2,475.17 is: 3,415.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,364.04 : 6,021.38 = 2,475.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,364.04/6,021.38 = 2,475.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,364.04x = 6,021.38 × 2,475.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,364.04x = 14,903,960.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,903,960.38/4,364.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,415.18

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