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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,477.91, 6,172.94 and 4,011.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,477.91, 6,172.94 and 4,011.35 is: 5,529.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,477.91 : 6,172.94 = 4,011.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,477.91/6,172.94 = 4,011.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,477.91x = 6,172.94 × 4,011.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,477.91x = 24,761,802.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,761,802.03/4,477.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,529.77

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