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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,324.69, 5,968.52 and 2,647.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,324.69, 5,968.52 and 2,647.21 is: 3,653.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,324.69 : 5,968.52 = 2,647.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,324.69/5,968.52 = 2,647.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,324.69x = 5,968.52 × 2,647.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,324.69x = 15,799,882.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,799,882.75/4,324.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,653.42

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