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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,406.63, 6,599.77 and 2,647.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,406.63, 6,599.77 and 2,647.76 is: 3,965.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,406.63 : 6,599.77 = 2,647.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,406.63/6,599.77 = 2,647.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,406.63x = 6,599.77 × 2,647.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,406.63x = 17,474,596.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,474,596.40/4,406.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,965.52

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