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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,716.61, 7,069.98 and 2,633.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,716.61, 7,069.98 and 2,633.56 is: 3,947.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,716.61 : 7,069.98 = 2,633.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,716.61/7,069.98 = 2,633.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,716.61x = 7,069.98 × 2,633.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,716.61x = 18,619,216.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,619,216.53/4,716.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,947.58

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