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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,662.01, 6,432.91 and 2,672.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,662.01, 6,432.91 and 2,672.65 is: 3,687.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,662.01 : 6,432.91 = 2,672.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,662.01/6,432.91 = 2,672.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,662.01x = 6,432.91 × 2,672.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,662.01x = 17,192,916.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,192,916.91/4,662.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,687.88

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