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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,412.06, 6,089.66 and 2,837.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,412.06, 6,089.66 and 2,837.42 is: 3,916.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,412.06 : 6,089.66 = 2,837.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,412.06/6,089.66 = 2,837.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,412.06x = 6,089.66 × 2,837.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,412.06x = 17,278,923.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,278,923.08/4,412.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,916.29

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