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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,316.40, 6,241.50 and 4,316.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,316.40, 6,241.50 and 4,316.40 is: 6,241.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,316.40 : 6,241.50 = 4,316.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,316.40/6,241.50 = 4,316.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,316.40x = 6,241.50 × 4,316.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,316.40x = 26,940,810.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,940,810.60/4,316.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,241.50

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