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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,747.10, 6,550.99 and 2,651.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,747.10, 6,550.99 and 2,651.23 is: 3,658.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,747.10 : 6,550.99 = 2,651.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,747.10/6,550.99 = 2,651.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,747.10x = 6,550.99 × 2,651.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,747.10x = 17,368,181.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,368,181.22/4,747.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,658.69

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