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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,555.96, 6,287.10 and 2,668.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,555.96, 6,287.10 and 2,668.66 is: 3,682.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,555.96 : 6,287.10 = 2,668.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,555.96/6,287.10 = 2,668.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,555.96x = 6,287.10 × 2,668.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,555.96x = 16,778,132.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,778,132.29/4,555.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,682.68

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