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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,747.56, 6,551.74 and 2,651.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,747.56, 6,551.74 and 2,651.68 is: 3,659.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,747.56 : 6,551.74 = 2,651.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,747.56/6,551.74 = 2,651.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,747.56x = 6,551.74 × 2,651.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,747.56x = 17,373,117.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,373,117.92/4,747.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,659.38

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