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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,577.13, 6,314.32 and 2,688.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,577.13, 6,314.32 and 2,688.10 is: 3,708.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,577.13 : 6,314.32 = 2,688.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,577.13/6,314.32 = 2,688.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,577.13x = 6,314.32 × 2,688.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,577.13x = 16,973,510.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,973,510.15/4,577.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,708.33

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