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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,475.94, 6,176.91 and 2,706.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,475.94, 6,176.91 and 2,706.54 is: 3,735.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,475.94 : 6,176.91 = 2,706.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,475.94/6,176.91 = 2,706.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,475.94x = 6,176.91 × 2,706.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,475.94x = 16,718,053.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,718,053.99/4,475.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,735.09

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