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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,377.47, 6,559.36 and 2,401.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,377.47, 6,559.36 and 2,401.43 is: 3,598.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,377.47 : 6,559.36 = 2,401.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,377.47/6,559.36 = 2,401.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,377.47x = 6,559.36 × 2,401.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,377.47x = 15,751,805.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,751,805.08/4,377.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,598.39

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