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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,555.61, 6,286.89 and 2,667.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,555.61, 6,286.89 and 2,667.37 is: 3,681.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,555.61 : 6,286.89 = 2,667.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,555.61/6,286.89 = 2,667.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,555.61x = 6,286.89 × 2,667.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,555.61x = 16,769,461.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,769,461.78/4,555.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,681.06

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