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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,771.73, 6,584.72 and 2,647.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,771.73, 6,584.72 and 2,647.14 is: 3,652.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,771.73 : 6,584.72 = 2,647.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,771.73/6,584.72 = 2,647.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,771.73x = 6,584.72 × 2,647.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,771.73x = 17,430,662.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,430,662.47/4,771.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,652.91

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