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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,447.42, 6,137.87 and 2,458.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,447.42, 6,137.87 and 2,458.12 is: 3,392.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,447.42 : 6,137.87 = 2,458.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,447.42/6,137.87 = 2,458.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,447.42x = 6,137.87 × 2,458.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,447.42x = 15,087,621.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,087,621.00/4,447.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,392.44

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