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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,421.06, 6,101.64 and 2,853.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,421.06, 6,101.64 and 2,853.71 is: 3,938.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,421.06 : 6,101.64 = 2,853.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,421.06/6,101.64 = 2,853.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,421.06x = 6,101.64 × 2,853.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,421.06x = 17,412,311.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,412,311.08/4,421.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,938.49

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