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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,430.47, 6,108.98 and 3,309.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,430.47, 6,108.98 and 3,309.52 is: 4,563.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,430.47 : 6,108.98 = 3,309.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,430.47/6,108.98 = 3,309.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,430.47x = 6,108.98 × 3,309.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,430.47x = 20,217,759.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,217,759.67/4,430.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,563.35

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