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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,747.50, 6,552.36 and 2,651.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,747.50, 6,552.36 and 2,651.22 is: 3,659.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,747.50 : 6,552.36 = 2,651.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,747.50/6,552.36 = 2,651.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,747.50x = 6,552.36 × 2,651.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,747.50x = 17,371,747.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,371,747.88/4,747.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,659.14

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