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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,727.98, 6,524.77 and 2,603.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,727.98, 6,524.77 and 2,603.73 is: 3,593.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,727.98 : 6,524.77 = 2,603.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,727.98/6,524.77 = 2,603.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,727.98x = 6,524.77 × 2,603.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,727.98x = 16,988,710.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,988,710.06/4,727.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,593.23

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