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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,750.21, 6,555.27 and 2,654.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,750.21, 6,555.27 and 2,654.33 is: 3,662.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,750.21 : 6,555.27 = 2,654.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,750.21/6,555.27 = 2,654.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,750.21x = 6,555.27 × 2,654.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,750.21x = 17,399,848.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,399,848.94/4,750.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,662.97

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