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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,423.88, 6,105.51 and 2,535.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,423.88, 6,105.51 and 2,535.77 is: 3,499.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,423.88 : 6,105.51 = 2,535.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,423.88/6,105.51 = 2,535.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,423.88x = 6,105.51 × 2,535.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,423.88x = 15,482,184.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,482,184.36/4,423.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,499.68

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