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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,662.06, 6,432.89 and 2,672.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,662.06, 6,432.89 and 2,672.25 is: 3,687.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,662.06 : 6,432.89 = 2,672.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,662.06/6,432.89 = 2,672.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,662.06x = 6,432.89 × 2,672.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,662.06x = 17,190,290.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,190,290.30/4,662.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,687.27

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