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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,672.35, 6,447.87 and 2,682.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,672.35, 6,447.87 and 2,682.99 is: 3,702.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,672.35 : 6,447.87 = 2,682.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,672.35/6,447.87 = 2,682.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,672.35x = 6,447.87 × 2,682.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,672.35x = 17,299,570.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,299,570.73/4,672.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,702.54

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