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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,364.65, 6,021.86 and 2,476.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,364.65, 6,021.86 and 2,476.09 is: 3,416.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,364.65 : 6,021.86 = 2,476.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,364.65/6,021.86 = 2,476.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,364.65x = 6,021.86 × 2,476.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,364.65x = 14,910,667.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,910,667.33/4,364.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,416.23

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