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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,431.97, 6,115.96 and 2,663.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,431.97, 6,115.96 and 2,663.23 is: 3,675.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,431.97 : 6,115.96 = 2,663.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,431.97/6,115.96 = 2,663.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,431.97x = 6,115.96 × 2,663.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,431.97x = 16,288,208.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,288,208.15/4,431.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,675.16

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