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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,664.98, 6,995.40 and 2,473.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,664.98, 6,995.40 and 2,473.21 is: 3,708.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,664.98 : 6,995.40 = 2,473.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,664.98/6,995.40 = 2,473.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,664.98x = 6,995.40 × 2,473.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,664.98x = 17,301,093.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,301,093.23/4,664.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,708.72

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