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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,410.62, 6,086.63 and 2,421.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,410.62, 6,086.63 and 2,421.21 is: 3,341.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,410.62 : 6,086.63 = 2,421.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,410.62/6,086.63 = 2,421.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,410.62x = 6,086.63 × 2,421.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,410.62x = 14,737,015.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,737,015.48/4,410.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,341.26

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