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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,663.42, 6,993.07 and 2,471.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,663.42, 6,993.07 and 2,471.65 is: 3,706.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,663.42 : 6,993.07 = 2,471.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,663.42/6,993.07 = 2,471.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,663.42x = 6,993.07 × 2,471.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,663.42x = 17,284,397.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,284,397.80/4,663.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,706.38

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