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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,447.73, 6,137.76 and 2,458.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,447.73, 6,137.76 and 2,458.23 is: 3,392.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,447.73 : 6,137.76 = 2,458.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,447.73/6,137.76 = 2,458.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,447.73x = 6,137.76 × 2,458.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,447.73x = 15,088,032.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,088,032.66/4,447.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,392.30

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