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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,316.76, 6,429.78 and 4,295.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,316.76, 6,429.78 and 4,295.16 is: 6,397.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,316.76 : 6,429.78 = 4,295.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,316.76/6,429.78 = 4,295.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,316.76x = 6,429.78 × 4,295.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,316.76x = 27,616,933.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,616,933.86/4,316.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,397.61

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