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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,442.27, 6,129.62 and 2,553.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,442.27, 6,129.62 and 2,553.96 is: 3,524.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,442.27 : 6,129.62 = 2,553.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,442.27/6,129.62 = 2,553.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,442.27x = 6,129.62 × 2,553.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,442.27x = 15,654,804.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,654,804.30/4,442.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,524.06

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