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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,747.98, 6,552.21 and 2,652.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,747.98, 6,552.21 and 2,652.11 is: 3,659.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,747.98 : 6,552.21 = 2,652.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,747.98/6,552.21 = 2,652.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,747.98x = 6,552.21 × 2,652.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,747.98x = 17,377,148.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,377,148.90/4,747.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,659.90

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