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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,647.36, 6,413.44 and 2,551.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,647.36, 6,413.44 and 2,551.46 is: 3,521.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,647.36 : 6,413.44 = 2,551.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,647.36/6,413.44 = 2,551.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,647.36x = 6,413.44 × 2,551.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,647.36x = 16,363,635.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,363,635.62/4,647.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,521.06

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