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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,465.67, 6,163.48 and 2,578.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,465.67, 6,163.48 and 2,578.47 is: 3,558.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,465.67 : 6,163.48 = 2,578.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,465.67/6,163.48 = 2,578.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,465.67x = 6,163.48 × 2,578.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,465.67x = 15,892,313.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,892,313.88/4,465.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,558.78

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