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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,316.99, 6,471.39 and 2,752.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,316.99, 6,471.39 and 2,752.61 is: 4,126.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,316.99 : 6,471.39 = 2,752.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,316.99/6,471.39 = 2,752.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,316.99x = 6,471.39 × 2,752.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,316.99x = 17,813,180.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,813,180.47/4,316.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,126.30

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