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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,427.93, 6,636.12 and 2,235.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,427.93, 6,636.12 and 2,235.47 is: 3,350.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,427.93 : 6,636.12 = 2,235.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,427.93/6,636.12 = 2,235.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,427.93x = 6,636.12 × 2,235.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,427.93x = 14,834,847.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,834,847.18/4,427.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,350.29

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