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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,747.91, 6,551.96 and 2,623.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,747.91, 6,551.96 and 2,623.32 is: 3,620.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,747.91 : 6,551.96 = 2,623.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,747.91/6,551.96 = 2,623.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,747.91x = 6,551.96 × 2,623.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,747.91x = 17,187,887.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,187,887.71/4,747.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,620.10

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