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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,447.91, 6,138.11 and 2,458.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,447.91, 6,138.11 and 2,458.82 is: 3,393.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,447.91 : 6,138.11 = 2,458.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,447.91/6,138.11 = 2,458.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,447.91x = 6,138.11 × 2,458.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,447.91x = 15,092,529.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,092,529.12/4,447.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,393.17

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