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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,710.42, 6,497.52 and 3,117.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,710.42, 6,497.52 and 3,117.09 is: 4,299.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,710.42 : 6,497.52 = 3,117.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,710.42/6,497.52 = 3,117.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,710.42x = 6,497.52 × 3,117.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,710.42x = 20,253,354.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,253,354.62/4,710.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,299.69

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