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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,475.56, 6,715.61 and 2,009.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,475.56, 6,715.61 and 2,009.87 is: 3,015.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,475.56 : 6,715.61 = 2,009.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,475.56/6,715.61 = 2,009.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,475.56x = 6,715.61 × 2,009.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,475.56x = 13,497,493.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,497,493.02/4,475.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,015.83

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