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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,415.24, 6,093.61 and 2,847.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,415.24, 6,093.61 and 2,847.89 is: 3,930.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,415.24 : 6,093.61 = 2,847.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,415.24/6,093.61 = 2,847.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,415.24x = 6,093.61 × 2,847.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,415.24x = 17,353,893.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,353,893.40/4,415.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,930.46

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