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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,456.89, 6,150.51 and 2,467.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,456.89, 6,150.51 and 2,467.62 is: 3,405.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,456.89 : 6,150.51 = 2,467.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,456.89/6,150.51 = 2,467.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,456.89x = 6,150.51 × 2,467.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,456.89x = 15,177,121.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,177,121.49/4,456.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,405.32

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