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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,771.03, 7,140.99 and 4,316.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,771.03, 7,140.99 and 4,316.35 is: 6,460.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,771.03 : 7,140.99 = 4,316.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,771.03/7,140.99 = 4,316.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,771.03x = 7,140.99 × 4,316.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,771.03x = 30,823,012.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,823,012.19/4,771.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,460.45

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