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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,663.47, 6,435.59 and 2,567.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,663.47, 6,435.59 and 2,567.60 is: 3,543.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,663.47 : 6,435.59 = 2,567.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,663.47/6,435.59 = 2,567.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,663.47x = 6,435.59 × 2,567.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,663.47x = 16,523,988.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,523,988.71/4,663.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,543.28

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