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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,410.36, 6,086.31 and 2,421.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,410.36, 6,086.31 and 2,421.12 is: 3,341.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,410.36 : 6,086.31 = 2,421.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,410.36/6,086.31 = 2,421.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,410.36x = 6,086.31 × 2,421.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,410.36x = 14,735,686.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,735,686.87/4,410.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,341.15

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