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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,316.48, 6,474.72 and 3,446.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,316.48, 6,474.72 and 3,446.72 is: 5,170.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,316.48 : 6,474.72 = 3,446.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,316.48/6,474.72 = 3,446.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,316.48x = 6,474.72 × 3,446.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,316.48x = 22,316,546.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,316,546.92/4,316.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,170.08

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