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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,746.87, 6,550.97 and 2,651.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,746.87, 6,550.97 and 2,651.13 is: 3,658.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,746.87 : 6,550.97 = 2,651.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,746.87/6,550.97 = 2,651.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,746.87x = 6,550.97 × 2,651.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,746.87x = 17,367,473.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,367,473.10/4,746.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,658.72

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