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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,317.62, 6,465.50 and 2,669.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,317.62, 6,465.50 and 2,669.17 is: 3,996.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,317.62 : 6,465.50 = 2,669.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,317.62/6,465.50 = 2,669.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,317.62x = 6,465.50 × 2,669.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,317.62x = 17,257,505.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,257,505.29/4,317.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,996.99

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