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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,474.47, 6,710.91 and 2,502.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,474.47, 6,710.91 and 2,502.06 is: 3,752.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,474.47 : 6,710.91 = 2,502.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,474.47/6,710.91 = 2,502.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,474.47x = 6,710.91 × 2,502.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,474.47x = 16,791,099.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,791,099.47/4,474.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,752.65

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