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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,671.61, 6,446.88 and 2,547.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,671.61, 6,446.88 and 2,547.13 is: 3,515.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,671.61 : 6,446.88 = 2,547.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,671.61/6,446.88 = 2,547.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,671.61x = 6,446.88 × 2,547.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,671.61x = 16,421,002.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,421,002.50/4,671.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,515.06

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