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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,430.69, 6,113.69 and 2,516.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,430.69, 6,113.69 and 2,516.21 is: 3,471.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,430.69 : 6,113.69 = 2,516.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,430.69/6,113.69 = 2,516.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,430.69x = 6,113.69 × 2,516.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,430.69x = 15,383,315.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,383,315.33/4,430.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,471.99

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