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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,329.69, 6,492.91 and 3,416.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,329.69, 6,492.91 and 3,416.01 is: 5,122.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,329.69 : 6,492.91 = 3,416.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,329.69/6,492.91 = 3,416.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,329.69x = 6,492.91 × 3,416.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,329.69x = 22,179,845.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,179,845.49/4,329.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,122.73

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