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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,315.93, 6,476.46 and 4,042.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,315.93, 6,476.46 and 4,042.60 is: 6,066.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,315.93 : 6,476.46 = 4,042.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,315.93/6,476.46 = 4,042.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,315.93x = 6,476.46 × 4,042.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,315.93x = 26,181,737.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,181,737.20/4,315.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,066.30

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