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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,396.08, 6,066.62 and 2,717.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,396.08, 6,066.62 and 2,717.11 is: 3,749.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,396.08 : 6,066.62 = 2,717.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,396.08/6,066.62 = 2,717.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,396.08x = 6,066.62 × 2,717.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,396.08x = 16,483,678.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,483,678.06/4,396.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,749.63

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