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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,417.67, 6,096.39 and 2,650.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,417.67, 6,096.39 and 2,650.34 is: 3,657.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,417.67 : 6,096.39 = 2,650.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,417.67/6,096.39 = 2,650.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,417.67x = 6,096.39 × 2,650.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,417.67x = 16,157,506.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,157,506.27/4,417.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,657.47

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