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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,410.77, 6,086.53 and 2,421.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,410.77, 6,086.53 and 2,421.27 is: 3,341.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,410.77 : 6,086.53 = 2,421.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,410.77/6,086.53 = 2,421.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,410.77x = 6,086.53 × 2,421.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,410.77x = 14,737,132.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,737,132.49/4,410.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,341.17

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