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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,812.67, 6,641.41 and 2,688.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,812.67, 6,641.41 and 2,688.23 is: 3,709.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,812.67 : 6,641.41 = 2,688.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,812.67/6,641.41 = 2,688.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,812.67x = 6,641.41 × 2,688.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,812.67x = 17,853,594.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,853,594.32/4,812.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,709.71

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