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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,591.47, 6,336.09 and 2,702.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,591.47, 6,336.09 and 2,702.62 is: 3,729.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,591.47 : 6,336.09 = 2,702.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,591.47/6,336.09 = 2,702.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,591.47x = 6,336.09 × 2,702.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,591.47x = 17,124,027.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,124,027.72/4,591.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,729.53

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