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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,947.62, 7,421.58 and 2,172.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,947.62, 7,421.58 and 2,172.86 is: 3,259.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,947.62 : 7,421.58 = 2,172.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,947.62/7,421.58 = 2,172.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,947.62x = 7,421.58 × 2,172.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,947.62x = 16,126,054.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,126,054.32/4,947.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,259.36

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