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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,427.03, 6,635.07 and 2,236.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,427.03, 6,635.07 and 2,236.38 is: 3,351.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,427.03 : 6,635.07 = 2,236.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,427.03/6,635.07 = 2,236.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,427.03x = 6,635.07 × 2,236.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,427.03x = 14,838,537.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,838,537.85/4,427.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,351.81

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