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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,771.58, 6,584.73 and 2,647.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,771.58, 6,584.73 and 2,647.13 is: 3,653.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,771.58 : 6,584.73 = 2,647.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,771.58/6,584.73 = 2,647.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,771.58x = 6,584.73 × 2,647.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,771.58x = 17,430,603.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,430,603.40/4,771.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,653.01

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