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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,413.62, 6,614.26 and 3,317.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,413.62, 6,614.26 and 3,317.29 is: 4,971.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,413.62 : 6,614.26 = 3,317.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,413.62/6,614.26 = 3,317.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,413.62x = 6,614.26 × 3,317.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,413.62x = 21,941,393.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,941,393.73/4,413.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,971.29

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