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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,423.28, 6,637.68 and 2,476.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,423.28, 6,637.68 and 2,476.76 is: 3,716.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,423.28 : 6,637.68 = 2,476.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,423.28/6,637.68 = 2,476.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,423.28x = 6,637.68 × 2,476.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,423.28x = 16,439,940.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,439,940.32/4,423.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,716.69

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