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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,325.80, 5,969.72 and 2,647.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,325.80, 5,969.72 and 2,647.17 is: 3,653.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,325.80 : 5,969.72 = 2,647.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,325.80/5,969.72 = 2,647.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,325.80x = 5,969.72 × 2,647.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,325.80x = 15,802,850.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,802,850.46/4,325.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,653.16

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