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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,436.73, 6,122.96 and 2,447.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,436.73, 6,122.96 and 2,447.73 is: 3,378.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,436.73 : 6,122.96 = 2,447.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,436.73/6,122.96 = 2,447.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,436.73x = 6,122.96 × 2,447.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,436.73x = 14,987,340.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,987,340.64/4,436.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,378.02

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