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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,473.33, 6,706.91 and 2,131.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,473.33, 6,706.91 and 2,131.53 is: 3,195.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,473.33 : 6,706.91 = 2,131.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,473.33/6,706.91 = 2,131.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,473.33x = 6,706.91 × 2,131.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,473.33x = 14,295,972.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,295,972.48/4,473.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,195.83

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