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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,397.01, 6,066.36 and 2,507.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,397.01, 6,066.36 and 2,507.23 is: 3,459.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,397.01 : 6,066.36 = 2,507.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,397.01/6,066.36 = 2,507.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,397.01x = 6,066.36 × 2,507.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,397.01x = 15,209,739.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,209,739.73/4,397.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,459.11

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