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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,416.68, 6,095.18 and 2,427.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,416.68, 6,095.18 and 2,427.31 is: 3,349.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,416.68 : 6,095.18 = 2,427.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,416.68/6,095.18 = 2,427.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,416.68x = 6,095.18 × 2,427.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,416.68x = 14,794,891.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,794,891.37/4,416.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,349.78

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