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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,717.46, 6,509.85 and 2,673.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,717.46, 6,509.85 and 2,673.47 is: 3,689.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,717.46 : 6,509.85 = 2,673.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,717.46/6,509.85 = 2,673.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,717.46x = 6,509.85 × 2,673.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,717.46x = 17,403,888.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,403,888.68/4,717.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,689.25

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