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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,416.65, 6,095.36 and 2,427.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,416.65, 6,095.36 and 2,427.62 is: 3,350.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,416.65 : 6,095.36 = 2,427.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,416.65/6,095.36 = 2,427.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,416.65x = 6,095.36 × 2,427.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,416.65x = 14,797,217.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,797,217.84/4,416.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,350.33

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