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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,671.41, 7,009.55 and 4,402.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,671.41, 7,009.55 and 4,402.49 is: 6,606.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,671.41 : 7,009.55 = 4,402.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,671.41/7,009.55 = 4,402.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,671.41x = 7,009.55 × 4,402.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,671.41x = 30,859,416.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,859,416.72/4,671.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,606.02

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