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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,427.50, 6,109.15 and 2,659.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,427.50, 6,109.15 and 2,659.13 is: 3,669.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,427.50 : 6,109.15 = 2,659.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,427.50/6,109.15 = 2,659.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,427.50x = 6,109.15 × 2,659.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,427.50x = 16,245,024.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,245,024.04/4,427.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,669.12

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