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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,427.06, 6,109.92 and 2,859.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,427.06, 6,109.92 and 2,859.71 is: 3,946.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,427.06 : 6,109.92 = 2,859.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,427.06/6,109.92 = 2,859.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,427.06x = 6,109.92 × 2,859.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,427.06x = 17,472,568.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,472,568.77/4,427.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,946.77

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