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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,672.22, 6,447.36 and 2,681.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,672.22, 6,447.36 and 2,681.37 is: 3,700.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,672.22 : 6,447.36 = 2,681.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,672.22/6,447.36 = 2,681.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,672.22x = 6,447.36 × 2,681.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,672.22x = 17,287,767.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,287,767.74/4,672.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,700.12

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