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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,663.44, 6,435.46 and 2,567.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,663.44, 6,435.46 and 2,567.56 is: 3,543.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,663.44 : 6,435.46 = 2,567.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,663.44/6,435.46 = 2,567.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,663.44x = 6,435.46 × 2,567.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,663.44x = 16,523,429.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,523,429.68/4,663.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,543.18

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