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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,442.06, 6,126.08 and 2,868.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,442.06, 6,126.08 and 2,868.50 is: 3,955.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,442.06 : 6,126.08 = 2,868.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,442.06/6,126.08 = 2,868.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,442.06x = 6,126.08 × 2,868.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,442.06x = 17,572,660.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,572,660.48/4,442.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,955.97

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