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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,652.97, 6,421.55 and 2,663.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,652.97, 6,421.55 and 2,663.13 is: 3,675.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,652.97 : 6,421.55 = 2,663.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,652.97/6,421.55 = 2,663.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,652.97x = 6,421.55 × 2,663.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,652.97x = 17,101,409.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,101,409.14/4,652.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,675.37

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