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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,847.58, 7,268.06 and 2,506.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,847.58, 7,268.06 and 2,506.62 is: 3,758.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,847.58 : 7,268.06 = 2,506.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,847.58/7,268.06 = 2,506.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,847.58x = 7,268.06 × 2,506.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,847.58x = 18,218,264.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,218,264.56/4,847.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,758.22

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