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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,382.52, 6,566.36 and 2,647.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,382.52, 6,566.36 and 2,647.50 is: 3,966.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,382.52 : 6,566.36 = 2,647.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,382.52/6,566.36 = 2,647.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,382.52x = 6,566.36 × 2,647.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,382.52x = 17,384,424.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,384,424.86/4,382.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,966.76

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