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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,421.54, 6,099.17 and 2,652.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,421.54, 6,099.17 and 2,652.11 is: 3,658.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,421.54 : 6,099.17 = 2,652.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,421.54/6,099.17 = 2,652.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,421.54x = 6,099.17 × 2,652.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,421.54x = 16,175,691.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,175,691.63/4,421.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,658.39

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