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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,447.67, 6,135.84 and 2,558.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,447.67, 6,135.84 and 2,558.84 is: 3,530.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,447.67 : 6,135.84 = 2,558.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,447.67/6,135.84 = 2,558.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,447.67x = 6,135.84 × 2,558.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,447.67x = 15,700,602.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,700,602.15/4,447.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,530.08

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