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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,412.35, 6,089.06 and 2,423.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,412.35, 6,089.06 and 2,423.12 is: 3,343.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,412.35 : 6,089.06 = 2,423.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,412.35/6,089.06 = 2,423.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,412.35x = 6,089.06 × 2,423.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,412.35x = 14,754,523.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,754,523.07/4,412.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,343.91

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