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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,314.81, 6,442.95 and 3,427.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,314.81, 6,442.95 and 3,427.35 is: 5,117.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,314.81 : 6,442.95 = 3,427.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,314.81/6,442.95 = 3,427.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,314.81x = 6,442.95 × 3,427.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,314.81x = 22,082,244.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,082,244.68/4,314.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,117.78

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