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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,667.63, 7,001.44 and 2,167.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,667.63, 7,001.44 and 2,167.45 is: 3,251.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,667.63 : 7,001.44 = 2,167.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,667.63/7,001.44 = 2,167.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,667.63x = 7,001.44 × 2,167.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,667.63x = 15,175,244.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,175,244.66/4,667.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,251.17

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