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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,477.34, 6,717.92 and 2,396.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,477.34, 6,717.92 and 2,396.81 is: 3,596.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,477.34 : 6,717.92 = 2,396.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,477.34/6,717.92 = 2,396.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,477.34x = 6,717.92 × 2,396.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,477.34x = 16,101,582.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,101,582.65/4,477.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,596.24

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