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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,527.45, 6,247.87 and 2,759.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,527.45, 6,247.87 and 2,759.06 is: 3,807.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,527.45 : 6,247.87 = 2,759.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,527.45/6,247.87 = 2,759.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,527.45x = 6,247.87 × 2,759.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,527.45x = 17,238,256.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,238,256.92/4,527.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,807.50

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