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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,632.28, 6,947.04 and 2,553.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,632.28, 6,947.04 and 2,553.27 is: 3,829.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,632.28 : 6,947.04 = 2,553.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,632.28/6,947.04 = 2,553.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,632.28x = 6,947.04 × 2,553.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,632.28x = 17,737,668.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,737,668.82/4,632.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,829.14

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