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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,671.27, 7,009.99 and 2,206.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,671.27, 7,009.99 and 2,206.29 is: 3,310.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,671.27 : 7,009.99 = 2,206.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,671.27/7,009.99 = 2,206.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,671.27x = 7,009.99 × 2,206.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,671.27x = 15,466,064.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,466,064.59/4,671.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,310.89

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