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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,527.53, 6,247.99 and 2,759.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,527.53, 6,247.99 and 2,759.13 is: 3,807.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,527.53 : 6,247.99 = 2,759.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,527.53/6,247.99 = 2,759.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,527.53x = 6,247.99 × 2,759.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,527.53x = 17,239,043.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,239,043.53/4,527.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,807.60

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