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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,729.74, 6,527.12 and 2,633.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,729.74, 6,527.12 and 2,633.87 is: 3,634.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,729.74 : 6,527.12 = 2,633.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,729.74/6,527.12 = 2,633.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,729.74x = 6,527.12 × 2,633.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,729.74x = 17,191,551.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,191,551.99/4,729.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,634.78

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