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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,767.04, 7,147.86 and 2,167.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,767.04, 7,147.86 and 2,167.48 is: 3,249.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,767.04 : 7,147.86 = 2,167.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,767.04/7,147.86 = 2,167.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,767.04x = 7,147.86 × 2,167.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,767.04x = 15,492,843.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,492,843.59/4,767.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,249.99

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