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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,316.69, 6,470.84 and 2,751.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,316.69, 6,470.84 and 2,751.81 is: 4,125.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,316.69 : 6,470.84 = 2,751.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,316.69/6,470.84 = 2,751.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,316.69x = 6,470.84 × 2,751.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,316.69x = 17,806,508.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,806,508.46/4,316.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,125.04

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