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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,664.76, 6,436.26 and 2,647.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,664.76, 6,436.26 and 2,647.72 is: 3,653.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,664.76 : 6,436.26 = 2,647.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,664.76/6,436.26 = 2,647.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,664.76x = 6,436.26 × 2,647.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,664.76x = 17,041,422.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,041,422.37/4,664.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,653.23

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