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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,309.47, 5,947.27 and 2,518.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,309.47, 5,947.27 and 2,518.13 is: 3,475.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,309.47 : 5,947.27 = 2,518.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,309.47/5,947.27 = 2,518.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,309.47x = 5,947.27 × 2,518.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,309.47x = 14,975,979.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,975,979.93/4,309.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,475.13

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