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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,446.71, 6,668.63 and 2,473.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,446.71, 6,668.63 and 2,473.28 is: 3,709.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,446.71 : 6,668.63 = 2,473.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,446.71/6,668.63 = 2,473.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,446.71x = 6,668.63 × 2,473.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,446.71x = 16,493,382.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,493,382.42/4,446.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,709.12

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