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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,472.97, 6,707.73 and 2,131.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,472.97, 6,707.73 and 2,131.17 is: 3,195.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,472.97 : 6,707.73 = 2,131.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,472.97/6,707.73 = 2,131.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,472.97x = 6,707.73 × 2,131.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,472.97x = 14,295,312.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,295,312.94/4,472.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,195.93

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