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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,316.58, 6,466.35 and 4,012.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,316.58, 6,466.35 and 4,012.83 is: 6,011.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,316.58 : 6,466.35 = 4,012.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,316.58/6,466.35 = 4,012.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,316.58x = 6,466.35 × 4,012.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,316.58x = 25,948,363.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,948,363.27/4,316.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,011.32

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