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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,657.77, 6,991.52 and 2,062.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,657.77, 6,991.52 and 2,062.53 is: 3,095.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,657.77 : 6,991.52 = 2,062.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,657.77/6,991.52 = 2,062.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,657.77x = 6,991.52 × 2,062.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,657.77x = 14,420,209.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,420,209.43/4,657.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,095.95

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