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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,461.47, 6,156.89 and 2,472.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,461.47, 6,156.89 and 2,472.06 is: 3,411.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,461.47 : 6,156.89 = 2,472.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,461.47/6,156.89 = 2,472.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,461.47x = 6,156.89 × 2,472.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,461.47x = 15,220,201.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,220,201.49/4,461.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,411.48

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