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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,410.50, 6,086.77 and 3,083.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,410.50, 6,086.77 and 3,083.72 is: 4,255.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,410.50 : 6,086.77 = 3,083.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,410.50/6,086.77 = 3,083.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,410.50x = 6,086.77 × 3,083.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,410.50x = 18,769,894.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,769,894.38/4,410.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,255.73

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