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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,647.48, 6,412.43 and 2,659.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,647.48, 6,412.43 and 2,659.14 is: 3,668.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,647.48 : 6,412.43 = 2,659.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,647.48/6,412.43 = 2,659.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,647.48x = 6,412.43 × 2,659.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,647.48x = 17,051,503.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,051,503.75/4,647.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,668.98

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