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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,466.78, 6,161.52 and 3,714.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,466.78, 6,161.52 and 3,714.24 is: 5,123.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,466.78 : 6,161.52 = 3,714.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,466.78/6,161.52 = 3,714.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,466.78x = 6,161.52 × 3,714.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,466.78x = 22,885,401.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,885,401.08/4,466.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,123.47

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