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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,665.35, 6,995.97 and 2,473.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,665.35, 6,995.97 and 2,473.58 is: 3,709.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,665.35 : 6,995.97 = 2,473.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,665.35/6,995.97 = 2,473.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,665.35x = 6,995.97 × 2,473.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,665.35x = 17,305,091.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,305,091.47/4,665.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,709.28

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