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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,414.20, 6,588.87 and 4,122.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,414.20, 6,588.87 and 4,122.36 is: 6,153.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,414.20 : 6,588.87 = 4,122.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,414.20/6,588.87 = 4,122.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,414.20x = 6,588.87 × 4,122.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,414.20x = 27,161,694.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,161,694.13/4,414.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,153.25

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