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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,475.73, 6,716.01 and 2,630.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,475.73, 6,716.01 and 2,630.45 is: 3,947.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,475.73 : 6,716.01 = 2,630.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,475.73/6,716.01 = 2,630.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,475.73x = 6,716.01 × 2,630.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,475.73x = 17,666,128.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,666,128.50/4,475.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,947.09

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