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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,635.87, 6,955.38 and 2,553.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,635.87, 6,955.38 and 2,553.23 is: 3,830.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,635.87 : 6,955.38 = 2,553.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,635.87/6,955.38 = 2,553.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,635.87x = 6,955.38 × 2,553.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,635.87x = 17,758,650.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,758,650.10/4,635.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,830.70

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