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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,667.16, 6,998.70 and 2,475.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,667.16, 6,998.70 and 2,475.39 is: 3,712.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,667.16 : 6,998.70 = 2,475.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,667.16/6,998.70 = 2,475.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,667.16x = 6,998.70 × 2,475.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,667.16x = 17,324,511.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,324,511.99/4,667.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,712.00

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