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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,316.97, 6,465.74 and 3,024.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,316.97, 6,465.74 and 3,024.21 is: 4,529.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,316.97 : 6,465.74 = 3,024.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,316.97/6,465.74 = 3,024.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,316.97x = 6,465.74 × 3,024.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,316.97x = 19,553,740.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,553,740.44/4,316.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,529.51

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