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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,673.47, 6,449.09 and 2,682.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,673.47, 6,449.09 and 2,682.62 is: 3,701.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,673.47 : 6,449.09 = 2,682.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,673.47/6,449.09 = 2,682.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,673.47x = 6,449.09 × 2,682.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,673.47x = 17,300,457.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,300,457.82/4,673.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,701.84

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