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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,417.41, 6,095.91 and 2,624.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,417.41, 6,095.91 and 2,624.61 is: 3,621.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,417.41 : 6,095.91 = 2,624.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,417.41/6,095.91 = 2,624.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,417.41x = 6,095.91 × 2,624.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,417.41x = 15,999,386.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,999,386.35/4,417.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,621.89

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