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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,673.94, 6,447.18 and 2,994.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,673.94, 6,447.18 and 2,994.78 is: 4,130.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,673.94 : 6,447.18 = 2,994.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,673.94/6,447.18 = 2,994.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,673.94x = 6,447.18 × 2,994.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,673.94x = 19,307,885.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,307,885.72/4,673.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,130.97

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