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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,742.62, 6,544.98 and 2,647.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,742.62, 6,544.98 and 2,647.14 is: 3,653.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,742.62 : 6,544.98 = 2,647.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,742.62/6,544.98 = 2,647.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,742.62x = 6,544.98 × 2,647.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,742.62x = 17,325,478.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,325,478.36/4,742.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,653.14

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