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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,421.61, 6,099.78 and 2,650.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,421.61, 6,099.78 and 2,650.14 is: 3,655.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,421.61 : 6,099.78 = 2,650.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,421.61/6,099.78 = 2,650.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,421.61x = 6,099.78 × 2,650.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,421.61x = 16,165,270.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,165,270.97/4,421.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,655.97

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