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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,423.87, 6,105.18 and 2,656.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,423.87, 6,105.18 and 2,656.99 is: 3,666.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,423.87 : 6,105.18 = 2,656.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,423.87/6,105.18 = 2,656.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,423.87x = 6,105.18 × 2,656.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,423.87x = 16,221,402.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,221,402.21/4,423.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,666.79

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