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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,672.23, 7,014.04 and 2,175.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,672.23, 7,014.04 and 2,175.81 is: 3,266.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,672.23 : 7,014.04 = 2,175.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,672.23/7,014.04 = 2,175.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,672.23x = 7,014.04 × 2,175.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,672.23x = 15,261,238.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,261,238.32/4,672.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,266.37

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