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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,756.63, 7,134.99 and 2,124.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,756.63, 7,134.99 and 2,124.27 is: 3,186.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,756.63 : 7,134.99 = 2,124.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,756.63/7,134.99 = 2,124.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,756.63x = 7,134.99 × 2,124.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,756.63x = 15,156,629.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,156,629.12/4,756.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,186.42

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