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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,475.68, 6,177.04 and 2,706.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,475.68, 6,177.04 and 2,706.95 is: 3,735.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,475.68 : 6,177.04 = 2,706.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,475.68/6,177.04 = 2,706.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,475.68x = 6,177.04 × 2,706.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,475.68x = 16,720,947.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,720,947.10/4,475.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,735.96

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