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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,727.98, 6,524.22 and 2,632.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,727.98, 6,524.22 and 2,632.06 is: 3,632.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,727.98 : 6,524.22 = 2,632.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,727.98/6,524.22 = 2,632.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,727.98x = 6,524.22 × 2,632.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,727.98x = 17,172,138.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,172,138.49/4,727.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,632.02

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