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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,427.68, 6,109.86 and 2,539.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,427.68, 6,109.86 and 2,539.24 is: 3,503.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,427.68 : 6,109.86 = 2,539.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,427.68/6,109.86 = 2,539.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,427.68x = 6,109.86 × 2,539.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,427.68x = 15,514,400.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,514,400.91/4,427.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,503.96

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