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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,747.46, 6,551.58 and 2,623.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,747.46, 6,551.58 and 2,623.11 is: 3,619.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,747.46 : 6,551.58 = 2,623.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,747.46/6,551.58 = 2,623.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,747.46x = 6,551.58 × 2,623.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,747.46x = 17,185,518.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,185,518.71/4,747.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,619.94

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