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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,663.94, 6,436.23 and 2,675.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,663.94, 6,436.23 and 2,675.03 is: 3,691.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,663.94 : 6,436.23 = 2,675.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,663.94/6,436.23 = 2,675.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,663.94x = 6,436.23 × 2,675.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,663.94x = 17,217,108.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,217,108.34/4,663.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,691.54

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