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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,427.93, 6,109.62 and 2,540.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,427.93, 6,109.62 and 2,540.12 is: 3,504.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,427.93 : 6,109.62 = 2,540.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,427.93/6,109.62 = 2,540.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,427.93x = 6,109.62 × 2,540.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,427.93x = 15,519,167.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,519,167.95/4,427.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,504.84

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