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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,642.73, 6,966.23 and 2,011.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,642.73, 6,966.23 and 2,011.04 is: 3,017.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,642.73 : 6,966.23 = 2,011.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,642.73/6,966.23 = 2,011.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,642.73x = 6,966.23 × 2,011.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,642.73x = 14,009,374.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,009,374.54/4,642.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,017.48

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