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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,647.08, 6,972.88 and 2,307.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,647.08, 6,972.88 and 2,307.30 is: 3,462.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,647.08 : 6,972.88 = 2,307.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,647.08/6,972.88 = 2,307.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,647.08x = 6,972.88 × 2,307.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,647.08x = 16,088,526.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,088,526.02/4,647.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,462.07

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