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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,397.63, 6,069.44 and 2,535.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,397.63, 6,069.44 and 2,535.71 is: 3,499.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,397.63 : 6,069.44 = 2,535.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,397.63/6,069.44 = 2,535.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,397.63x = 6,069.44 × 2,535.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,397.63x = 15,390,315.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,390,315.69/4,397.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,499.69

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