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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,435.73, 6,120.33 and 2,547.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,435.73, 6,120.33 and 2,547.17 is: 3,514.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,435.73 : 6,120.33 = 2,547.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,435.73/6,120.33 = 2,547.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,435.73x = 6,120.33 × 2,547.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,435.73x = 15,589,520.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,589,520.97/4,435.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,514.53

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