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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,316.31, 6,485.41 and 4,026.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,316.31, 6,485.41 and 4,026.07 is: 6,049.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,316.31 : 6,485.41 = 4,026.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,316.31/6,485.41 = 4,026.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,316.31x = 6,485.41 × 4,026.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,316.31x = 26,110,710.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,110,710.72/4,316.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,049.32

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