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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,571.34, 6,308.44 and 2,475.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,571.34, 6,308.44 and 2,475.47 is: 3,416.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,571.34 : 6,308.44 = 2,475.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,571.34/6,308.44 = 2,475.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,571.34x = 6,308.44 × 2,475.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,571.34x = 15,616,353.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,616,353.97/4,571.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,416.14

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