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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,545.93, 6,273.47 and 2,657.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,545.93, 6,273.47 and 2,657.67 is: 3,667.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,545.93 : 6,273.47 = 2,657.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,545.93/6,273.47 = 2,657.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,545.93x = 6,273.47 × 2,657.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,545.93x = 16,672,799.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,672,799.73/4,545.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,667.63

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