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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,427.25, 6,109.57 and 2,437.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,427.25, 6,109.57 and 2,437.76 is: 3,364.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,427.25 : 6,109.57 = 2,437.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,427.25/6,109.57 = 2,437.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,427.25x = 6,109.57 × 2,437.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,427.25x = 14,893,674.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,893,674.54/4,427.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,364.09

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