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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,416.63, 6,095.07 and 2,427.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,416.63, 6,095.07 and 2,427.21 is: 3,349.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,416.63 : 6,095.07 = 2,427.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,416.63/6,095.07 = 2,427.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,416.63x = 6,095.07 × 2,427.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,416.63x = 14,794,014.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,794,014.85/4,416.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,349.62

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