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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,416.74, 6,095.65 and 2,553.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,416.74, 6,095.65 and 2,553.74 is: 3,524.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,416.74 : 6,095.65 = 2,553.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,416.74/6,095.65 = 2,553.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,416.74x = 6,095.65 × 2,553.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,416.74x = 15,566,705.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,566,705.23/4,416.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,524.48

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