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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,447.61, 6,137.62 and 2,458.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,447.61, 6,137.62 and 2,458.25 is: 3,392.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,447.61 : 6,137.62 = 2,458.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,447.61/6,137.62 = 2,458.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,447.61x = 6,137.62 × 2,458.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,447.61x = 15,087,813.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,087,813.56/4,447.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,392.34

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