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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,214.51, 6,316.63 and 2,982.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,214.51, 6,316.63 and 2,982.27 is: 4,469.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,214.51 : 6,316.63 = 2,982.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,214.51/6,316.63 = 2,982.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,214.51x = 6,316.63 × 2,982.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,214.51x = 18,837,896.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,837,896.15/4,214.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,469.77

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