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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,430.28, 6,114.21 and 3,309.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,430.28, 6,114.21 and 3,309.27 is: 4,567.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,430.28 : 6,114.21 = 3,309.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,430.28/6,114.21 = 3,309.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,430.28x = 6,114.21 × 3,309.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,430.28x = 20,233,571.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,233,571.73/4,430.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,567.11

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