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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,787.34, 6,606.63 and 2,692.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,787.34, 6,606.63 and 2,692.14 is: 3,715.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,787.34 : 6,606.63 = 2,692.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,787.34/6,606.63 = 2,692.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,787.34x = 6,606.63 × 2,692.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,787.34x = 17,785,972.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,785,972.89/4,787.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,715.21

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