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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,427.14, 6,109.47 and 2,658.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,427.14, 6,109.47 and 2,658.77 is: 3,669.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,427.14 : 6,109.47 = 2,658.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,427.14/6,109.47 = 2,658.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,427.14x = 6,109.47 × 2,658.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,427.14x = 16,243,684.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,243,684.18/4,427.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,669.12

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