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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,445.74, 6,668.59 and 4,224.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,445.74, 6,668.59 and 4,224.02 is: 6,336.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,445.74 : 6,668.59 = 4,224.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,445.74/6,668.59 = 4,224.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,445.74x = 6,668.59 × 4,224.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,445.74x = 28,168,257.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,168,257.53/4,445.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,336.01

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