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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,623.50, 6,383.51 and 2,735.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,623.50, 6,383.51 and 2,735.69 is: 3,777.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,623.50 : 6,383.51 = 2,735.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,623.50/6,383.51 = 2,735.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,623.50x = 6,383.51 × 2,735.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,623.50x = 17,463,278.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,463,278.11/4,623.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,777.07

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