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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,423.08, 6,635.94 and 2,476.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,423.08, 6,635.94 and 2,476.68 is: 3,715.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,423.08 : 6,635.94 = 2,476.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,423.08/6,635.94 = 2,476.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,423.08x = 6,635.94 × 2,476.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,423.08x = 16,435,099.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,435,099.88/4,423.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,715.76

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