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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,440.47, 6,083.35 and 4,274.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,440.47, 6,083.35 and 4,274.28 is: 5,855.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,440.47 : 6,083.35 = 4,274.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,440.47/6,083.35 = 4,274.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,440.47x = 6,083.35 × 4,274.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,440.47x = 26,001,930.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,001,930.55/4,440.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,855.68

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