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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,668.94, 6,997.33 and 2,473.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,668.94, 6,997.33 and 2,473.03 is: 3,706.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,668.94 : 6,997.33 = 2,473.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,668.94/6,997.33 = 2,473.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,668.94x = 6,997.33 × 2,473.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,668.94x = 17,304,607.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,304,607.01/4,668.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,706.32

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