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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,436.37, 6,120.47 and 2,547.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,436.37, 6,120.47 and 2,547.27 is: 3,514.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,436.37 : 6,120.47 = 2,547.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,436.37/6,120.47 = 2,547.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,436.37x = 6,120.47 × 2,547.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,436.37x = 15,590,489.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,590,489.62/4,436.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,514.24

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