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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,421.42, 6,099.11 and 2,803.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,421.42, 6,099.11 and 2,803.37 is: 3,867.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,421.42 : 6,099.11 = 2,803.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,421.42/6,099.11 = 2,803.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,421.42x = 6,099.11 × 2,803.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,421.42x = 17,098,017.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,098,017.49/4,421.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,867.09

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