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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,243.52, 6,361.32 and 3,314

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,243.52, 6,361.32 and 3,314 is: 4,967.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,243.52 : 6,361.32 = 3,314 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,243.52/6,361.32 = 3,314/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,243.52x = 6,361.32 × 3,314
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,243.52x = 21,081,414.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,081,414.48/4,243.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,967.91

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