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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,672.59, 6,447.37 and 2,783.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,672.59, 6,447.37 and 2,783.94 is: 3,841.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,672.59 : 6,447.37 = 2,783.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,672.59/6,447.37 = 2,783.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,672.59x = 6,447.37 × 2,783.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,672.59x = 17,949,091.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,949,091.24/4,672.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,841.36

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