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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,333.29, 6,499.93 and 1,411.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,333.29, 6,499.93 and 1,411.59 is: 2,117.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,333.29 : 6,499.93 = 1,411.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,333.29/6,499.93 = 1,411.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,333.29x = 6,499.93 × 1,411.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,333.29x = 9,175,236.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,175,236.19/4,333.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,117.38

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