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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,660.73, 6,432.72 and 2,672.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,660.73, 6,432.72 and 2,672.62 is: 3,688.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,660.73 : 6,432.72 = 2,672.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,660.73/6,432.72 = 2,672.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,660.73x = 6,432.72 × 2,672.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,660.73x = 17,192,216.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,192,216.13/4,660.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,688.74

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