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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,417.51, 6,094.29 and 2,823.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,417.51, 6,094.29 and 2,823.81 is: 3,895.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,417.51 : 6,094.29 = 2,823.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,417.51/6,094.29 = 2,823.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,417.51x = 6,094.29 × 2,823.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,417.51x = 17,209,123.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,209,123.18/4,417.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,895.66

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