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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,767.97, 6,579.78 and 2,672.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,767.97, 6,579.78 and 2,672.09 is: 3,687.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,767.97 : 6,579.78 = 2,672.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,767.97/6,579.78 = 2,672.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,767.97x = 6,579.78 × 2,672.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,767.97x = 17,581,764.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,581,764.34/4,767.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,687.47

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