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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,447.68, 6,137.47 and 2,458.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,447.68, 6,137.47 and 2,458.27 is: 3,392.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,447.68 : 6,137.47 = 2,458.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,447.68/6,137.47 = 2,458.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,447.68x = 6,137.47 × 2,458.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,447.68x = 15,087,534.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,087,534.60/4,447.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,392.23

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