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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,316.68, 6,475.98 and 2,126.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,316.68, 6,475.98 and 2,126.44 is: 3,190.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,316.68 : 6,475.98 = 2,126.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,316.68/6,475.98 = 2,126.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,316.68x = 6,475.98 × 2,126.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,316.68x = 13,770,782.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,770,782.91/4,316.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,190.13

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