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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,325.59, 5,969.85 and 2,647.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,325.59, 5,969.85 and 2,647.24 is: 3,653.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,325.59 : 5,969.85 = 2,647.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,325.59/5,969.85 = 2,647.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,325.59x = 5,969.85 × 2,647.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,325.59x = 15,803,625.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,803,625.71/4,325.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,653.52

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