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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,416.82, 6,095.33 and 2,427.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,416.82, 6,095.33 and 2,427.56 is: 3,350.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,416.82 : 6,095.33 = 2,427.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,416.82/6,095.33 = 2,427.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,416.82x = 6,095.33 × 2,427.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,416.82x = 14,796,782.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,796,782.40/4,416.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,350.10

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