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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,416.99, 6,095.61 and 2,427.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,416.99, 6,095.61 and 2,427.74 is: 3,350.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,416.99 : 6,095.61 = 2,427.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,416.99/6,095.61 = 2,427.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,416.99x = 6,095.61 × 2,427.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,416.99x = 14,798,525.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,798,525.74/4,416.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,350.36

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