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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,416.76, 6,627.93 and 2,470.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,416.76, 6,627.93 and 2,470.24 is: 3,706.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,416.76 : 6,627.93 = 2,470.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,416.76/6,627.93 = 2,470.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,416.76x = 6,627.93 × 2,470.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,416.76x = 16,372,577.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,372,577.80/4,416.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,706.92

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