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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,277.49, 6,416.22 and 3,417.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,277.49, 6,416.22 and 3,417.27 is: 5,125.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,277.49 : 6,416.22 = 3,417.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,277.49/6,416.22 = 3,417.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,277.49x = 6,416.22 × 3,417.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,277.49x = 21,925,956.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,925,956.12/4,277.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,125.89

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