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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,675.21, 7,007.23 and 2,173.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,675.21, 7,007.23 and 2,173.01 is: 3,256.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,675.21 : 7,007.23 = 2,173.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,675.21/7,007.23 = 2,173.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,675.21x = 7,007.23 × 2,173.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,675.21x = 15,226,794.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,226,794.58/4,675.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,256.92

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