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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,647.46, 6,413.47 and 2,658.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,647.46, 6,413.47 and 2,658.36 is: 3,668.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,647.46 : 6,413.47 = 2,658.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,647.46/6,413.47 = 2,658.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,647.46x = 6,413.47 × 2,658.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,647.46x = 17,049,312.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,049,312.11/4,647.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,668.52

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