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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,315.62, 5,955.51 and 2,427.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,315.62, 5,955.51 and 2,427.27 is: 3,349.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,315.62 : 5,955.51 = 2,427.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,315.62/5,955.51 = 2,427.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,315.62x = 5,955.51 × 2,427.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,315.62x = 14,455,630.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,455,630.76/4,315.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,349.61

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