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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,411.73, 6,088.37 and 2,523.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,411.73, 6,088.37 and 2,523.42 is: 3,482.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,411.73 : 6,088.37 = 2,523.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,411.73/6,088.37 = 2,523.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,411.73x = 6,088.37 × 2,523.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,411.73x = 15,363,502.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,363,502.01/4,411.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,482.42

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