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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,747.11, 6,550.98 and 2,651.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,747.11, 6,550.98 and 2,651.24 is: 3,658.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,747.11 : 6,550.98 = 2,651.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,747.11/6,550.98 = 2,651.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,747.11x = 6,550.98 × 2,651.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,747.11x = 17,368,187.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,368,187.46/4,747.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,658.69

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