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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,867.25, 6,716.81 and 2,659.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,867.25, 6,716.81 and 2,659.25 is: 3,669.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,867.25 : 6,716.81 = 2,659.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,867.25/6,716.81 = 2,659.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,867.25x = 6,716.81 × 2,659.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,867.25x = 17,861,663.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,861,663.70/4,867.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,669.77

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