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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,712.67, 7,066.35 and 2,247.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,712.67, 7,066.35 and 2,247.42 is: 3,369.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,712.67 : 7,066.35 = 2,247.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,712.67/7,066.35 = 2,247.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,712.67x = 7,066.35 × 2,247.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,712.67x = 15,881,056.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,881,056.32/4,712.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,369.86

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